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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.37, 16,740.96 and 3,369.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.37, 16,740.96 and 3,369.25 is: 5,054.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.37 : 16,740.96 = 3,369.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.37/16,740.96 = 3,369.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.37x = 16,740.96 × 3,369.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.37x = 56,404,479.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,404,479.48/11,160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.00

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