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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,122.73, 16,664.85 and 5,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,122.73, 16,664.85 and 5,849.90 is: 8,764.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,122.73 : 16,664.85 = 5,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,122.73/16,664.85 = 5,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,122.73x = 16,664.85 × 5,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,122.73x = 97,487,622.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,487,622.69/11,122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,764.72

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