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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,149.80, 16,724.52 and 3,358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,149.80, 16,724.52 and 3,358.68 is: 5,037.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,149.80 : 16,724.52 = 3,358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,149.80/16,724.52 = 3,358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,149.80x = 16,724.52 × 3,358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,149.80x = 56,172,310.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,172,310.83/11,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.97

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