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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,183.93, 16,765.46 and 3,783.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,183.93, 16,765.46 and 3,783.24 is: 5,671.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,183.93 : 16,765.46 = 3,783.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,183.93/16,765.46 = 3,783.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,183.93x = 16,765.46 × 3,783.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,183.93x = 63,427,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,427,775.44/11,183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,671.33

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