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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,275.97, 16,908.62 and 3,375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,275.97, 16,908.62 and 3,375.43 is: 5,061.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,275.97 : 16,908.62 = 3,375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,275.97/16,908.62 = 3,375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,275.97x = 16,908.62 × 3,375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,275.97x = 57,073,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,073,804.06/11,275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.54

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