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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,092.97, 16,631.24 and 5,242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,092.97, 16,631.24 and 5,242.74 is: 7,860.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,092.97 : 16,631.24 = 5,242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,092.97/16,631.24 = 5,242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,092.97x = 16,631.24 × 5,242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,092.97x = 87,193,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,193,240.98/11,092.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,860.23

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