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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,280.45, 16,917.39 and 3,382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,280.45, 16,917.39 and 3,382.65 is: 5,072.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,280.45 : 16,917.39 = 3,382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,280.45/16,917.39 = 3,382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,280.45x = 16,917.39 × 3,382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,280.45x = 57,225,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,225,609.28/11,280.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.99

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