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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.94, 16,551.44 and 3,137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.94, 16,551.44 and 3,137.12 is: 4,705.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.94 : 16,551.44 = 3,137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.94/16,551.44 = 3,137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.94x = 16,551.44 × 3,137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.94x = 51,923,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,923,853.45/11,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.40

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