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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,167.39, 16,753.52 and 3,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,167.39, 16,753.52 and 3,376 is: 5,064.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,167.39 : 16,753.52 = 3,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,167.39/16,753.52 = 3,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,167.39x = 16,753.52 × 3,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,167.39x = 56,559,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,559,883.52/11,167.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.74

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