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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,221.64, 16,832.50 and 3,430.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,221.64, 16,832.50 and 3,430.42 is: 5,145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,221.64 : 16,832.50 = 3,430.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,221.64/16,832.50 = 3,430.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,221.64x = 16,832.50 × 3,430.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,221.64x = 57,742,544.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,742,544.65/11,221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,145.64

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