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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.39, 16,999.27 and 3,436.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.39, 16,999.27 and 3,436.09 is: 5,153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.39 : 16,999.27 = 3,436.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.39/16,999.27 = 3,436.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.39x = 16,999.27 × 3,436.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.39x = 58,410,970.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,410,970.57/11,333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.89

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