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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.66, 16,884.62 and 3,359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.66, 16,884.62 and 3,359.23 is: 5,038.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.66 : 16,884.62 = 3,359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.66/16,884.62 = 3,359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.66x = 16,884.62 × 3,359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.66x = 56,719,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,719,322.04/11,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.73

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