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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,267.48, 16,901.66 and 3,370.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,267.48, 16,901.66 and 3,370.11 is: 5,055.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,267.48 : 16,901.66 = 3,370.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,267.48/16,901.66 = 3,370.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,267.48x = 16,901.66 × 3,370.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,267.48x = 56,960,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,960,453.38/11,267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.30

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