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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,287.95, 16,926.58 and 3,387.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,287.95, 16,926.58 and 3,387.39 is: 5,079.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,287.95 : 16,926.58 = 3,387.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,287.95/16,926.58 = 3,387.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,287.95x = 16,926.58 × 3,387.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,287.95x = 57,336,927.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,336,927.83/11,287.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.48

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