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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,114.52, 16,671.76 and 3,323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,114.52, 16,671.76 and 3,323.92 is: 4,985.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,114.52 : 16,671.76 = 3,323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,114.52/16,671.76 = 3,323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,114.52x = 16,671.76 × 3,323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,114.52x = 55,415,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,415,596.50/11,114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.87

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