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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,135.54, 16,698.41 and 3,342.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,135.54, 16,698.41 and 3,342.53 is: 5,012.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,135.54 : 16,698.41 = 3,342.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,135.54/16,698.41 = 3,342.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,135.54x = 16,698.41 × 3,342.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,135.54x = 55,814,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,814,936.38/11,135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.32

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