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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.89, 16,740.93 and 3,369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.89, 16,740.93 and 3,369.50 is: 5,054.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.89 : 16,740.93 = 3,369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.89/16,740.93 = 3,369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.89x = 16,740.93 × 3,369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.89x = 56,408,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,408,563.64/11,160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.13

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