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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.27, 16,852.38 and 3,336.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.27, 16,852.38 and 3,336.43 is: 5,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.27 : 16,852.38 = 3,336.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.27/16,852.38 = 3,336.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.27x = 16,852.38 × 3,336.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.27x = 56,226,756.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,226,756.58/11,233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.38

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