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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,010.76, 16,511.06 and 5,462.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,010.76, 16,511.06 and 5,462.17 is: 8,190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,010.76 : 16,511.06 = 5,462.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,010.76/16,511.06 = 5,462.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,010.76x = 16,511.06 × 5,462.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,010.76x = 90,186,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,186,188.98/11,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.73

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