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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,251.63, 16,877.45 and 3,460.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,251.63, 16,877.45 and 3,460.38 is: 5,190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,251.63 : 16,877.45 = 3,460.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,251.63/16,877.45 = 3,460.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,251.63x = 16,877.45 × 3,460.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,251.63x = 58,402,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,402,390.43/11,251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.57

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