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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,220.35, 16,830.52 and 3,429.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,220.35, 16,830.52 and 3,429.09 is: 5,143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,220.35 : 16,830.52 = 3,429.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,220.35/16,830.52 = 3,429.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,220.35x = 16,830.52 × 3,429.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,220.35x = 57,713,359.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,713,359.25/11,220.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.64

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