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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.30, 16,614.15 and 5,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.30, 16,614.15 and 5,879.30 is: 8,829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.30 : 16,614.15 = 5,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.30/16,614.15 = 5,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.30x = 16,614.15 × 5,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.30x = 97,679,572.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,679,572.10/11,063.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,829.15

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