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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.91, 16,913.13 and 3,376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.91, 16,913.13 and 3,376.60 is: 5,065.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.91 : 16,913.13 = 3,376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.91/16,913.13 = 3,376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.91x = 16,913.13 × 3,376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.91x = 57,108,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,108,874.76/11,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.58

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