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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,101.48, 16,660.41 and 5,258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,101.48, 16,660.41 and 5,258.08 is: 7,891.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,101.48 : 16,660.41 = 5,258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,101.48/16,660.41 = 5,258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,101.48x = 16,660.41 × 5,258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,101.48x = 87,601,768.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,601,768.61/11,101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,891.00

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