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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,312.93, 16,970.81 and 3,414.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,312.93, 16,970.81 and 3,414.21 is: 5,121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,312.93 : 16,970.81 = 3,414.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,312.93/16,970.81 = 3,414.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,312.93x = 16,970.81 × 3,414.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,312.93x = 57,941,909.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,941,909.21/11,312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.74

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