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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,067.58, 16,603.80 and 5,221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,067.58, 16,603.80 and 5,221 is: 7,832.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,067.58 : 16,603.80 = 5,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,067.58/16,603.80 = 5,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,067.58x = 16,603.80 × 5,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,067.58x = 86,688,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,688,439.80/11,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.65

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