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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.08, 16,727.26 and 3,359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.08, 16,727.26 and 3,359.08 is: 5,038.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.08 : 16,727.26 = 3,359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.08/16,727.26 = 3,359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.08x = 16,727.26 × 3,359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.08x = 56,188,204.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,188,204.52/11,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.81

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