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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.98, 16,742.08 and 3,369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.98, 16,742.08 and 3,369.59 is: 5,054.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.98 : 16,742.08 = 3,369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.98/16,742.08 = 3,369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.98x = 16,742.08 × 3,369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.98x = 56,413,945.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,413,945.35/11,160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.57

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