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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,312.75, 16,969.97 and 3,414.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,312.75, 16,969.97 and 3,414.65 is: 5,122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,312.75 : 16,969.97 = 3,414.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,312.75/16,969.97 = 3,414.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,312.75x = 16,969.97 × 3,414.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,312.75x = 57,946,431.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,946,431.75/11,312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.22

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