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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,128.28, 16,687.56 and 3,335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,128.28, 16,687.56 and 3,335.28 is: 5,001.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,128.28 : 16,687.56 = 3,335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,128.28/16,687.56 = 3,335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,128.28x = 16,687.56 × 3,335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,128.28x = 55,657,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,657,685.12/11,128.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.46

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