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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,149.99, 16,724.99 and 3,358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,149.99, 16,724.99 and 3,358.80 is: 5,038.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,149.99 : 16,724.99 = 3,358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,149.99/16,724.99 = 3,358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,149.99x = 16,724.99 × 3,358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,149.99x = 56,175,896.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,175,896.41/11,149.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.20

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