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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,153.34, 16,727.41 and 3,253.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,153.34, 16,727.41 and 3,253.81 is: 4,879.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,153.34 : 16,727.41 = 3,253.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,153.34/16,727.41 = 3,253.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,153.34x = 16,727.41 × 3,253.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,153.34x = 54,427,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,427,813.93/11,153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.96

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