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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,214.95, 16,822.29 and 3,423.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,214.95, 16,822.29 and 3,423.79 is: 5,135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,214.95 : 16,822.29 = 3,423.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,214.95/16,822.29 = 3,423.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,214.95x = 16,822.29 × 3,423.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,214.95x = 57,595,988.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,595,988.28/11,214.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.64

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