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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.13, 16,876.69 and 3,043.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.13, 16,876.69 and 3,043.13 is: 4,564.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.13 : 16,876.69 = 3,043.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.13/16,876.69 = 3,043.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.13x = 16,876.69 × 3,043.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.13x = 51,357,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,357,869.65/11,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.69

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