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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,164.62, 16,747.34 and 3,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,164.62, 16,747.34 and 3,373.50 is: 5,060.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,164.62 : 16,747.34 = 3,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,164.62/16,747.34 = 3,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,164.62x = 16,747.34 × 3,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,164.62x = 56,497,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,497,151.49/11,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.37

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