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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,216.76, 16,826.97 and 3,423.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,216.76, 16,826.97 and 3,423.75 is: 5,136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,216.76 : 16,826.97 = 3,423.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,216.76/16,826.97 = 3,423.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,216.76x = 16,826.97 × 3,423.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,216.76x = 57,611,338.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,611,338.54/11,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.18

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