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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,205.24, 16,808.64 and 3,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,205.24, 16,808.64 and 3,419.52 is: 5,129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,205.24 : 16,808.64 = 3,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,205.24/16,808.64 = 3,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,205.24x = 16,808.64 × 3,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,205.24x = 57,477,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,477,480.65/11,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.52

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