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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,181.92, 16,774.52 and 3,391.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,181.92, 16,774.52 and 3,391.34 is: 5,087.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,181.92 : 16,774.52 = 3,391.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,181.92/16,774.52 = 3,391.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,181.92x = 16,774.52 × 3,391.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,181.92x = 56,887,999.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,887,999.83/11,181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.50

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