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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.63, 16,734.87 and 3,368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.63, 16,734.87 and 3,368.43 is: 5,050.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.63 : 16,734.87 = 3,368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.63/16,734.87 = 3,368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.63x = 16,734.87 × 3,368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.63x = 56,370,238.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,370,238.15/11,160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.81

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