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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,247.36, 16,871.04 and 3,455.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,247.36, 16,871.04 and 3,455.16 is: 5,182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,247.36 : 16,871.04 = 3,455.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,247.36/16,871.04 = 3,455.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,247.36x = 16,871.04 × 3,455.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,247.36x = 58,292,142.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,292,142.57/11,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,182.74

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