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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,113.96, 16,673.52 and 3,322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,113.96, 16,673.52 and 3,322.96 is: 4,985.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,113.96 : 16,673.52 = 3,322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,113.96/16,673.52 = 3,322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,113.96x = 16,673.52 × 3,322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,113.96x = 55,405,440.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,405,440.02/11,113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.21

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