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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,332.33, 16,998.43 and 4,406.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,332.33, 16,998.43 and 4,406.83 is: 6,610.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,332.33 : 16,998.43 = 4,406.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,332.33/16,998.43 = 4,406.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,332.33x = 16,998.43 × 4,406.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,332.33x = 74,909,191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,909,191.28/11,332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.22

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