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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.81, 16,726.33 and 3,359.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.81, 16,726.33 and 3,359.69 is: 5,039.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.81 : 16,726.33 = 3,359.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.81/16,726.33 = 3,359.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.81x = 16,726.33 × 3,359.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.81x = 56,195,283.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,195,283.64/11,150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.57

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