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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.68, 16,903.43 and 3,371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.68, 16,903.43 and 3,371.28 is: 5,057.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.68 : 16,903.43 = 3,371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.68/16,903.43 = 3,371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.68x = 16,903.43 × 3,371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.68x = 56,986,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,986,178.63/11,268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.04

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