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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,210.31, 16,817.94 and 3,419.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,210.31, 16,817.94 and 3,419.73 is: 5,130.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,210.31 : 16,817.94 = 3,419.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,210.31/16,817.94 = 3,419.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,210.31x = 16,817.94 × 3,419.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,210.31x = 57,512,813.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,512,813.96/11,210.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,130.35

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