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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,003.70, 16,507.98 and 5,460.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,003.70, 16,507.98 and 5,460.06 is: 8,191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,003.70 : 16,507.98 = 5,460.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,003.70/16,507.98 = 5,460.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,003.70x = 16,507.98 × 5,460.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,003.70x = 90,134,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,134,561.28/11,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.30

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