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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,124.83, 16,685.75 and 3,120.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,124.83, 16,685.75 and 3,120.19 is: 4,679.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,124.83 : 16,685.75 = 3,120.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,124.83/16,685.75 = 3,120.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,124.83x = 16,685.75 × 3,120.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,124.83x = 52,062,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,062,676.38/11,124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.86

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