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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,126.47, 16,687.58 and 3,335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,126.47, 16,687.58 and 3,335.28 is: 5,002.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,126.47 : 16,687.58 = 3,335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,126.47/16,687.58 = 3,335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,126.47x = 16,687.58 × 3,335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,126.47x = 55,657,735.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,657,735.15/11,126.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.28

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