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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,332.05, 16,998.35 and 4,311.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,332.05, 16,998.35 and 4,311.15 is: 6,466.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,332.05 : 16,998.35 = 4,311.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,332.05/16,998.35 = 4,311.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,332.05x = 16,998.35 × 4,311.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,332.05x = 73,282,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,282,415.05/11,332.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,466.83

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