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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,141.93, 16,710.33 and 3,244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,141.93, 16,710.33 and 3,244.43 is: 4,865.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,141.93 : 16,710.33 = 3,244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,141.93/16,710.33 = 3,244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,141.93x = 16,710.33 × 3,244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,141.93x = 54,215,495.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,215,495.96/11,141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.90

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