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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,152.78, 16,725.27 and 3,253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,152.78, 16,725.27 and 3,253.12 is: 4,878.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,152.78 : 16,725.27 = 3,253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,152.78/16,725.27 = 3,253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,152.78x = 16,725.27 × 3,253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,152.78x = 54,409,310.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,409,310.34/11,152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.54

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