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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,245.70, 16,865.60 and 3,346.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,245.70, 16,865.60 and 3,346.09 is: 5,018.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,245.70 : 16,865.60 = 3,346.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,245.70/16,865.60 = 3,346.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,245.70x = 16,865.60 × 3,346.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,245.70x = 56,433,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,433,815.50/11,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,018.26

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