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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,232.97, 16,852.96 and 3,335.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,232.97, 16,852.96 and 3,335.53 is: 5,004.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,232.97 : 16,852.96 = 3,335.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,232.97/16,852.96 = 3,335.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,232.97x = 16,852.96 × 3,335.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,232.97x = 56,213,469.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,213,469.40/11,232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.33

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