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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,209.33, 16,813.98 and 3,710.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,209.33, 16,813.98 and 3,710.87 is: 5,566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,209.33 : 16,813.98 = 3,710.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,209.33/16,813.98 = 3,710.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,209.33x = 16,813.98 × 3,710.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,209.33x = 62,394,493.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,394,493.96/11,209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.30

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