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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,122.62, 16,683.90 and 3,331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,122.62, 16,683.90 and 3,331.44 is: 4,997.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,122.62 : 16,683.90 = 3,331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,122.62/16,683.90 = 3,331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,122.62x = 16,683.90 × 3,331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,122.62x = 55,581,411.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,581,411.82/11,122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.15

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