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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,152.98, 16,726.81 and 3,253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,152.98, 16,726.81 and 3,253.45 is: 4,879.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,152.98 : 16,726.81 = 3,253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,152.98/16,726.81 = 3,253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,152.98x = 16,726.81 × 3,253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,152.98x = 54,419,839.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,419,839.99/11,152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.40

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