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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,205.92, 16,811.40 and 3,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,205.92, 16,811.40 and 3,415.52 is: 5,124.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,205.92 : 16,811.40 = 3,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,205.92/16,811.40 = 3,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,205.92x = 16,811.40 × 3,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,205.92x = 57,419,672.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,419,672.93/11,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.05

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