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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,200.33, 16,802.92 and 3,408.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,200.33, 16,802.92 and 3,408.94 is: 5,114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,200.33 : 16,802.92 = 3,408.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,200.33/16,802.92 = 3,408.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,200.33x = 16,802.92 × 3,408.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,200.33x = 57,280,062.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,280,062.09/11,200.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.14

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