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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,310.33, 16,960.93 and 3,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,310.33, 16,960.93 and 3,410.40 is: 5,114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,310.33 : 16,960.93 = 3,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,310.33/16,960.93 = 3,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,310.33x = 16,960.93 × 3,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,310.33x = 57,843,555.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,843,555.67/11,310.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.22

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