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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.28, 16,479.60 and 5,713.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.28, 16,479.60 and 5,713.32 is: 8,566.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.28 : 16,479.60 = 5,713.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.28/16,479.60 = 5,713.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.28x = 16,479.60 × 5,713.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.28x = 94,153,228.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,153,228.27/10,991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,566.18

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