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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.68, 16,726.03 and 3,359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.68, 16,726.03 and 3,359.49 is: 5,039.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.68 : 16,726.03 = 3,359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.68/16,726.03 = 3,359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.68x = 16,726.03 × 3,359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.68x = 56,190,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,190,953.49/11,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.24

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