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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.82, 16,881.97 and 3,355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.82, 16,881.97 and 3,355.02 is: 5,033.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.82 : 16,881.97 = 3,355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.82/16,881.97 = 3,355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.82x = 16,881.97 × 3,355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.82x = 56,639,344.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,639,344.89/11,252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.35

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