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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,323.96, 16,982.90 and 3,424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,323.96, 16,982.90 and 3,424.44 is: 5,135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,323.96 : 16,982.90 = 3,424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,323.96/16,982.90 = 3,424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,323.96x = 16,982.90 × 3,424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,323.96x = 58,156,922.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,156,922.08/11,323.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.74

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