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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,140.06, 16,712.50 and 3,349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,140.06, 16,712.50 and 3,349.48 is: 5,024.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,140.06 : 16,712.50 = 3,349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,140.06/16,712.50 = 3,349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,140.06x = 16,712.50 × 3,349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,140.06x = 55,978,184.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,978,184.50/11,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.94

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