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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,215.30, 16,822.34 and 3,423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,215.30, 16,822.34 and 3,423.50 is: 5,135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,215.30 : 16,822.34 = 3,423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,215.30/16,822.34 = 3,423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,215.30x = 16,822.34 × 3,423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,215.30x = 57,591,280.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,591,280.99/11,215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.06

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