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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,247.76, 16,868.69 and 3,348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,247.76, 16,868.69 and 3,348.15 is: 5,021.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,247.76 : 16,868.69 = 3,348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,247.76/16,868.69 = 3,348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,247.76x = 16,868.69 × 3,348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,247.76x = 56,478,904.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,478,904.42/11,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.35

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