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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.73, 16,741.70 and 3,369.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.73, 16,741.70 and 3,369.34 is: 5,054.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.73 : 16,741.70 = 3,369.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.73/16,741.70 = 3,369.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.73x = 16,741.70 × 3,369.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.73x = 56,408,515.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,408,515.15/11,160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.20

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