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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,250.29, 16,877.26 and 3,459.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,250.29, 16,877.26 and 3,459.11 is: 5,189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,250.29 : 16,877.26 = 3,459.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,250.29/16,877.26 = 3,459.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,250.29x = 16,877.26 × 3,459.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,250.29x = 58,380,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,380,218.78/11,250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.22

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