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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,280.77, 16,924.04 and 3,383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,280.77, 16,924.04 and 3,383.25 is: 5,075.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,280.77 : 16,924.04 = 3,383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,280.77/16,924.04 = 3,383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,280.77x = 16,924.04 × 3,383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,280.77x = 57,258,241.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,258,241.41/11,280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.74

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