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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,249.57, 16,871.40 and 3,349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,249.57, 16,871.40 and 3,349.96 is: 5,024.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,249.57 : 16,871.40 = 3,349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,249.57/16,871.40 = 3,349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,249.57x = 16,871.40 × 3,349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,249.57x = 56,518,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,518,472.97/11,249.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.06

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