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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.72, 16,691.84 and 3,339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.72, 16,691.84 and 3,339.52 is: 5,007.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.72 : 16,691.84 = 3,339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.72/16,691.84 = 3,339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.72x = 16,691.84 × 3,339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.72x = 55,742,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,742,733.52/11,131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.56

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