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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,128.78, 16,692.90 and 3,335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,128.78, 16,692.90 and 3,335.50 is: 5,003.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,128.78 : 16,692.90 = 3,335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,128.78/16,692.90 = 3,335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,128.78x = 16,692.90 × 3,335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,128.78x = 55,679,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,679,167.95/11,128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.17

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