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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,158.30, 16,737.89 and 3,367.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,158.30, 16,737.89 and 3,367.11 is: 5,050.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,158.30 : 16,737.89 = 3,367.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,158.30/16,737.89 = 3,367.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,158.30x = 16,737.89 × 3,367.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,158.30x = 56,358,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,358,316.80/11,158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.80

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