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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,132.59, 16,698.89 and 3,341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,132.59, 16,698.89 and 3,341.41 is: 5,012.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,132.59 : 16,698.89 = 3,341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,132.59/16,698.89 = 3,341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,132.59x = 16,698.89 × 3,341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,132.59x = 55,797,838.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,797,838.03/11,132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.12

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