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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.49, 16,878.74 and 3,461.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.49, 16,878.74 and 3,461.37 is: 5,192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.49 : 16,878.74 = 3,461.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.49/16,878.74 = 3,461.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.49x = 16,878.74 × 3,461.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.49x = 58,423,546.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,423,546.97/11,252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.06

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