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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,220.44, 16,833.20 and 3,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,220.44, 16,833.20 and 3,724 is: 5,586.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,220.44 : 16,833.20 = 3,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,220.44/16,833.20 = 3,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,220.44x = 16,833.20 × 3,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,220.44x = 62,686,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,686,836.80/11,220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.84

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