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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,221.35, 16,832.02 and 3,430.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,221.35, 16,832.02 and 3,430.09 is: 5,145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,221.35 : 16,832.02 = 3,430.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,221.35/16,832.02 = 3,430.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,221.35x = 16,832.02 × 3,430.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,221.35x = 57,735,343.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,735,343.48/11,221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,145.14

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