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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,323.55, 16,985.92 and 3,425.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,323.55, 16,985.92 and 3,425.87 is: 5,138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,323.55 : 16,985.92 = 3,425.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,323.55/16,985.92 = 3,425.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,323.55x = 16,985.92 × 3,425.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,323.55x = 58,191,511.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,191,511.29/11,323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.98

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