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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,246.62, 16,864.67 and 3,346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,246.62, 16,864.67 and 3,346.22 is: 5,017.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,246.62 : 16,864.67 = 3,346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,246.62/16,864.67 = 3,346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,246.62x = 16,864.67 × 3,346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,246.62x = 56,432,896.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,432,896.05/11,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,017.76

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