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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,245.64, 16,865.22 and 3,455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,245.64, 16,865.22 and 3,455.06 is: 5,181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,245.64 : 16,865.22 = 3,455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,245.64/16,865.22 = 3,455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,245.64x = 16,865.22 × 3,455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,245.64x = 58,270,347.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,270,347.01/11,245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,181.59

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