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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,168.72, 16,749.12 and 3,269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,168.72, 16,749.12 and 3,269.04 is: 4,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,168.72 : 16,749.12 = 3,269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,168.72/16,749.12 = 3,269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,168.72x = 16,749.12 × 3,269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,168.72x = 54,753,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,753,543.24/11,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.40

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