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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,079.67, 16,626.84 and 5,236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,079.67, 16,626.84 and 5,236.69 is: 7,858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,079.67 : 16,626.84 = 5,236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,079.67/16,626.84 = 5,236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,079.67x = 16,626.84 × 5,236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,079.67x = 87,069,606.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,069,606.76/11,079.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,858.50

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