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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,178.89, 16,766.51 and 3,385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,178.89, 16,766.51 and 3,385.88 is: 5,078.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,178.89 : 16,766.51 = 3,385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,178.89/16,766.51 = 3,385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,178.89x = 16,766.51 × 3,385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,178.89x = 56,769,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,769,290.12/11,178.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.26

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