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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.13, 16,902.18 and 3,368.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.13, 16,902.18 and 3,368.33 is: 5,053.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.13 : 16,902.18 = 3,368.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.13/16,902.18 = 3,368.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.13x = 16,902.18 × 3,368.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.13x = 56,932,035.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,932,035.45/11,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.38

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