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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.29, 16,897.32 and 3,365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.29, 16,897.32 and 3,365.72 is: 5,049.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.29 : 16,897.32 = 3,365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.29/16,897.32 = 3,365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.29x = 16,897.32 × 3,365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.29x = 56,871,563.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,871,563.38/11,263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.29

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