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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,259.35, 16,891.43 and 3,362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,259.35, 16,891.43 and 3,362.48 is: 5,044.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,259.35 : 16,891.43 = 3,362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,259.35/16,891.43 = 3,362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,259.35x = 16,891.43 × 3,362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,259.35x = 56,797,146.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,797,146.18/11,259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.44

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