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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.87, 16,896.67 and 3,367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.87, 16,896.67 and 3,367.44 is: 5,050.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.87 : 16,896.67 = 3,367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.87/16,896.67 = 3,367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.87x = 16,896.67 × 3,367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.87x = 56,898,514.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,898,514.01/11,264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.97

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