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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,103.72, 16,660.98 and 5,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,103.72, 16,660.98 and 5,253.36 is: 7,882.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,103.72 : 16,660.98 = 5,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,103.72/16,660.98 = 5,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,103.72x = 16,660.98 × 5,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,103.72x = 87,526,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,526,125.89/11,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,882.59

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