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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.38, 16,877.07 and 3,460.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.38, 16,877.07 and 3,460.13 is: 5,190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.38 : 16,877.07 = 3,460.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.38/16,877.07 = 3,460.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.38x = 16,877.07 × 3,460.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.38x = 58,396,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,396,771.83/11,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.19

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