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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,113.44, 16,663.92 and 3,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,113.44, 16,663.92 and 3,714 is: 5,568.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,113.44 : 16,663.92 = 3,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,113.44/16,663.92 = 3,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,113.44x = 16,663.92 × 3,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,113.44x = 61,889,798.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,889,798.88/11,113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.91

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