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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,149.55, 16,726.82 and 3,358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,149.55, 16,726.82 and 3,358.97 is: 5,039.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,149.55 : 16,726.82 = 3,358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,149.55/16,726.82 = 3,358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,149.55x = 16,726.82 × 3,358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,149.55x = 56,184,786.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,184,786.15/11,149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.20

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