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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,221.59, 16,830.48 and 3,323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,221.59, 16,830.48 and 3,323.94 is: 4,985.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,221.59 : 16,830.48 = 3,323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,221.59/16,830.48 = 3,323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,221.59x = 16,830.48 × 3,323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,221.59x = 55,943,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,943,455.04/11,221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.34

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