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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,267.75, 16,901.43 and 3,370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,267.75, 16,901.43 and 3,370.28 is: 5,055.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,267.75 : 16,901.43 = 3,370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,267.75/16,901.43 = 3,370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,267.75x = 16,901.43 × 3,370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,267.75x = 56,962,551.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,962,551.50/11,267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.36

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