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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,300.40, 16,950.90 and 3,905.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,300.40, 16,950.90 and 3,905.30 is: 5,858.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,300.40 : 16,950.90 = 3,905.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,300.40/16,950.90 = 3,905.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,300.40x = 16,950.90 × 3,905.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,300.40x = 66,198,265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,198,265.02/11,300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.05

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