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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.60, 16,894.88 and 3,366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.60, 16,894.88 and 3,366.90 is: 5,049.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.60 : 16,894.88 = 3,366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.60/16,894.88 = 3,366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.60x = 16,894.88 × 3,366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.60x = 56,883,371.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,883,371.47/11,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.75

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