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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.76, 16,743.34 and 3,370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.76, 16,743.34 and 3,370.04 is: 5,055.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.76 : 16,743.34 = 3,370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.76/16,743.34 = 3,370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.76x = 16,743.34 × 3,370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.76x = 56,425,725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,425,725.53/11,160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.72

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