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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,249.44, 16,874.02 and 3,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,249.44, 16,874.02 and 3,041.44 is: 4,562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,249.44 : 16,874.02 = 3,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,249.44/16,874.02 = 3,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,249.44x = 16,874.02 × 3,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,249.44x = 51,321,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,321,319.39/11,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.12

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