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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,205.40, 16,811.22 and 3,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,205.40, 16,811.22 and 3,414.20 is: 5,122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,205.40 : 16,811.22 = 3,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,205.40/16,811.22 = 3,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,205.40x = 16,811.22 × 3,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,205.40x = 57,396,867.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,396,867.32/11,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.25

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