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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.92, 16,744.08 and 3,369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.92, 16,744.08 and 3,369.26 is: 5,054.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.92 : 16,744.08 = 3,369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.92/16,744.08 = 3,369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.92x = 16,744.08 × 3,369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.92x = 56,415,158.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,415,158.98/11,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.71

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