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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,128.73, 16,687.35 and 3,336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,128.73, 16,687.35 and 3,336.53 is: 5,003.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,128.73 : 16,687.35 = 3,336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,128.73/16,687.35 = 3,336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,128.73x = 16,687.35 × 3,336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,128.73x = 55,677,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,677,760.46/11,128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.07

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