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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,225.39, 16,832.13 and 3,432.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,225.39, 16,832.13 and 3,432.11 is: 5,146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,225.39 : 16,832.13 = 3,432.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,225.39/16,832.13 = 3,432.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,225.39x = 16,832.13 × 3,432.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,225.39x = 57,769,721.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,769,721.69/11,225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.34

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