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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,138.44, 16,707.96 and 3,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,138.44, 16,707.96 and 3,347.24 is: 5,020.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,138.44 : 16,707.96 = 3,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,138.44/16,707.96 = 3,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,138.44x = 16,707.96 × 3,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,138.44x = 55,925,552.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,925,552.03/11,138.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.95

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