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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.97, 16,901.67 and 3,772.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.97, 16,901.67 and 3,772.66 is: 5,658.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.97 : 16,901.67 = 3,772.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.97/16,901.67 = 3,772.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.97x = 16,901.67 × 3,772.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.97x = 63,764,254.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,764,254.34/11,268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.39

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