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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,204.23, 16,801.48 and 3,411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,204.23, 16,801.48 and 3,411.22 is: 5,115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,204.23 : 16,801.48 = 3,411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,204.23/16,801.48 = 3,411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,204.23x = 16,801.48 × 3,411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,204.23x = 57,313,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,313,544.61/11,204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.35

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