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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,225.56, 16,838.28 and 3,328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,225.56, 16,838.28 and 3,328.68 is: 4,993.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,225.56 : 16,838.28 = 3,328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,225.56/16,838.28 = 3,328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,225.56x = 16,838.28 × 3,328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,225.56x = 56,049,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,049,245.87/11,225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.00

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