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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,245.13, 16,867.70 and 3,037.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,245.13, 16,867.70 and 3,037.13 is: 4,555.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,245.13 : 16,867.70 = 3,037.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,245.13/16,867.70 = 3,037.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,245.13x = 16,867.70 × 3,037.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,245.13x = 51,229,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,229,397.70/11,245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.70

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