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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,104.96, 16,657.44 and 3,313.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,104.96, 16,657.44 and 3,313.57 is: 4,970.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,104.96 : 16,657.44 = 3,313.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,104.96/16,657.44 = 3,313.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,104.96x = 16,657.44 × 3,313.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,104.96x = 55,195,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,195,593.46/11,104.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.36

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