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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,314.82, 16,967.68 and 3,414.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,314.82, 16,967.68 and 3,414.89 is: 5,120.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,314.82 : 16,967.68 = 3,414.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,314.82/16,967.68 = 3,414.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,314.82x = 16,967.68 × 3,414.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,314.82x = 57,942,760.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,942,760.76/11,314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,120.96

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