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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,247.41, 16,868.21 and 3,348.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,247.41, 16,868.21 and 3,348.07 is: 5,021.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,247.41 : 16,868.21 = 3,348.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,247.41/16,868.21 = 3,348.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,247.41x = 16,868.21 × 3,348.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,247.41x = 56,475,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,475,888.94/11,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.23

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