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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,114.06, 16,671.38 and 3,717.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,114.06, 16,671.38 and 3,717.14 is: 5,575.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,114.06 : 16,671.38 = 3,717.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,114.06/16,671.38 = 3,717.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,114.06x = 16,671.38 × 3,717.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,114.06x = 61,969,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,969,853.45/11,114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.81

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