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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,158.29, 16,739.06 and 3,367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,158.29, 16,739.06 and 3,367.71 is: 5,052.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,158.29 : 16,739.06 = 3,367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,158.29/16,739.06 = 3,367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,158.29x = 16,739.06 × 3,367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,158.29x = 56,372,282.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,372,282.91/11,158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.05

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