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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,864.90, 16,297.34 and 5,669.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,864.90, 16,297.34 and 5,669.56 is: 8,504.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,864.90 : 16,297.34 = 5,669.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,864.90/16,297.34 = 5,669.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,864.90x = 16,297.34 × 5,669.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,864.90x = 92,398,679.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,398,679.66/10,864.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.33

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