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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,244.93, 16,858.70 and 4,224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,244.93, 16,858.70 and 4,224.79 is: 6,333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,244.93 : 16,858.70 = 4,224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,244.93/16,858.70 = 4,224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,244.93x = 16,858.70 × 4,224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,244.93x = 71,224,482.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,224,482.97/11,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,333.92

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