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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,169.19, 16,749.87 and 3,269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,169.19, 16,749.87 and 3,269.53 is: 4,903.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,169.19 : 16,749.87 = 3,269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,169.19/16,749.87 = 3,269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,169.19x = 16,749.87 × 3,269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,169.19x = 54,764,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,764,202.46/11,169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.15

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