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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,105.63, 16,666.63 and 5,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,105.63, 16,666.63 and 5,262.24 is: 7,897.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,105.63 : 16,666.63 = 5,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,105.63/16,666.63 = 5,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,105.63x = 16,666.63 × 5,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,105.63x = 87,703,793.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,703,793.90/11,105.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,897.24

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