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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,259, 16,888.56 and 3,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,259, 16,888.56 and 3,051 is: 4,576.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,259 : 16,888.56 = 3,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,259/16,888.56 = 3,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,259x = 16,888.56 × 3,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,259x = 51,526,996.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,526,996.56/11,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.52

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