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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,152.65, 16,726.37 and 3,253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,152.65, 16,726.37 and 3,253.13 is: 4,878.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,152.65 : 16,726.37 = 3,253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,152.65/16,726.37 = 3,253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,152.65x = 16,726.37 × 3,253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,152.65x = 54,412,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,412,956.14/11,152.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.93

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