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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,147.28, 16,715.88 and 3,356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,147.28, 16,715.88 and 3,356.52 is: 5,033.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,147.28 : 16,715.88 = 3,356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,147.28/16,715.88 = 3,356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,147.28x = 16,715.88 × 3,356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,147.28x = 56,107,185.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,107,185.54/11,147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.26

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