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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,157.92, 16,739.58 and 3,366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,157.92, 16,739.58 and 3,366.26 is: 5,050.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,157.92 : 16,739.58 = 3,366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,157.92/16,739.58 = 3,366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,157.92x = 16,739.58 × 3,366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,157.92x = 56,349,778.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,349,778.57/11,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.20

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