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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,274.41, 16,906.91 and 3,374.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,274.41, 16,906.91 and 3,374.07 is: 5,059.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,274.41 : 16,906.91 = 3,374.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,274.41/16,906.91 = 3,374.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,274.41x = 16,906.91 × 3,374.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,274.41x = 57,045,080.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,045,080.95/11,274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.70

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