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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,114.95, 16,679.05 and 3,998.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,114.95, 16,679.05 and 3,998.59 is: 6,000.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,114.95 : 16,679.05 = 3,998.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,114.95/16,679.05 = 3,998.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,114.95x = 16,679.05 × 3,998.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,114.95x = 66,692,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,692,682.54/11,114.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,000.27

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