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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,207.44, 16,811.14 and 3,416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,207.44, 16,811.14 and 3,416.26 is: 5,124.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,207.44 : 16,811.14 = 3,416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,207.44/16,811.14 = 3,416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,207.44x = 16,811.14 × 3,416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,207.44x = 57,431,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,431,225.14/11,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.38

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