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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,249.03, 16,873.70 and 3,457.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,249.03, 16,873.70 and 3,457.84 is: 5,186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,249.03 : 16,873.70 = 3,457.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,249.03/16,873.70 = 3,457.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,249.03x = 16,873.70 × 3,457.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,249.03x = 58,346,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,346,554.81/11,249.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.81

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