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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,112.39, 16,668.18 and 3,321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,112.39, 16,668.18 and 3,321 is: 4,981.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,112.39 : 16,668.18 = 3,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,112.39/16,668.18 = 3,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,112.39x = 16,668.18 × 3,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,112.39x = 55,355,025.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,355,025.78/11,112.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.38

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