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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.99, 16,908.95 and 3,376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.99, 16,908.95 and 3,376.28 is: 5,063.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.99 : 16,908.95 = 3,376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.99/16,908.95 = 3,376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.99x = 16,908.95 × 3,376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.99x = 57,089,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,089,400.42/11,273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.82

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