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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,166.38, 16,748.65 and 3,268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,166.38, 16,748.65 and 3,268.27 is: 4,902.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,166.38 : 16,748.65 = 3,268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,166.38/16,748.65 = 3,268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,166.38x = 16,748.65 × 3,268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,166.38x = 54,739,110.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,739,110.34/11,166.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.14

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