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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,111.92, 16,670.59 and 3,320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,111.92, 16,670.59 and 3,320.73 is: 4,981.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,111.92 : 16,670.59 = 3,320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,111.92/16,670.59 = 3,320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,111.92x = 16,670.59 × 3,320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,111.92x = 55,358,520.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,358,520.03/11,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.91

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