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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.98, 16,724.58 and 3,357.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.98, 16,724.58 and 3,357.98 is: 5,036.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.98 : 16,724.58 = 3,357.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.98/16,724.58 = 3,357.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.98x = 16,724.58 × 3,357.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.98x = 56,160,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,160,805.15/11,150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.40

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