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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,158.43, 16,740.41 and 3,367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,158.43, 16,740.41 and 3,367.23 is: 5,051.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,158.43 : 16,740.41 = 3,367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,158.43/16,740.41 = 3,367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,158.43x = 16,740.41 × 3,367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,158.43x = 56,368,793.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,368,793.93/11,158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.68

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