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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.72, 16,917.98 and 3,384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.72, 16,917.98 and 3,384.16 is: 5,074.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.72 : 16,917.98 = 3,384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.72/16,917.98 = 3,384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.72x = 16,917.98 × 3,384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.72x = 57,253,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,253,151.20/11,282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.41

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