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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.08, 16,876.80 and 3,459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.08, 16,876.80 and 3,459.96 is: 5,190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.08 : 16,876.80 = 3,459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.08/16,876.80 = 3,459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.08x = 16,876.80 × 3,459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.08x = 58,393,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,393,052.93/11,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.00

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