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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,105.65, 16,661.36 and 3,314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,105.65, 16,661.36 and 3,314.46 is: 4,972.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,105.65 : 16,661.36 = 3,314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,105.65/16,661.36 = 3,314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,105.65x = 16,661.36 × 3,314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,105.65x = 55,223,411.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,223,411.27/11,105.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.55

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