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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.40, 16,595.46 and 5,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.40, 16,595.46 and 5,865 is: 8,800.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.40 : 16,595.46 = 5,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.40/16,595.46 = 5,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.40x = 16,595.46 × 5,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.40x = 97,332,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,332,372.90/11,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.08

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