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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.27, 16,737.57 and 3,262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.27, 16,737.57 and 3,262.77 is: 4,893.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.27 : 16,737.57 = 3,262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.27/16,737.57 = 3,262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.27x = 16,737.57 × 3,262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.27x = 54,610,841.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,610,841.27/11,160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.33

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