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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,140.03, 16,717.34 and 4,214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,140.03, 16,717.34 and 4,214.53 is: 6,324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,140.03 : 16,717.34 = 4,214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,140.03/16,717.34 = 4,214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,140.03x = 16,717.34 × 4,214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,140.03x = 70,455,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,455,738.68/11,140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,324.55

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