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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.20, 16,878.33 and 3,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.20, 16,878.33 and 3,354.84 is: 5,031.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.20 : 16,878.33 = 3,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.20/16,878.33 = 3,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.20x = 16,878.33 × 3,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.20x = 56,624,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,624,096.62/11,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.37

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