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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.43, 16,994.66 and 3,434.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.43, 16,994.66 and 3,434.54 is: 5,150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.43 : 16,994.66 = 3,434.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.43/16,994.66 = 3,434.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.43x = 16,994.66 × 3,434.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.43x = 58,368,737.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,368,737.41/11,333.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.14

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