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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.36, 16,727.04 and 3,359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.36, 16,727.04 and 3,359.16 is: 5,038.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.36 : 16,727.04 = 3,359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.36/16,727.04 = 3,359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.36x = 16,727.04 × 3,359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.36x = 56,188,803.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,188,803.69/11,151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.74

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