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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,112.41, 16,669.22 and 3,321.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,112.41, 16,669.22 and 3,321.83 is: 4,982.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,112.41 : 16,669.22 = 3,321.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,112.41/16,669.22 = 3,321.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,112.41x = 16,669.22 × 3,321.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,112.41x = 55,372,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,372,231.73/11,112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.92

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