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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,140.04, 16,711.50 and 3,349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,140.04, 16,711.50 and 3,349.64 is: 5,024.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,140.04 : 16,711.50 = 3,349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,140.04/16,711.50 = 3,349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,140.04x = 16,711.50 × 3,349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,140.04x = 55,977,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,977,508.86/11,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.89

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