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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.93, 16,879.40 and 4,322.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.93, 16,879.40 and 4,322.57 is: 6,483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.93 : 16,879.40 = 4,322.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.93/16,879.40 = 4,322.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.93x = 16,879.40 × 4,322.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.93x = 72,962,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,962,366.45/11,252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,483.86

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