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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,253, 16,876.56 and 3,353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,253, 16,876.56 and 3,353.40 is: 5,029.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,253 : 16,876.56 = 3,353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,253/16,876.56 = 3,353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,253x = 16,876.56 × 3,353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,253x = 56,593,856.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,593,856.30/11,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.22

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