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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,137.99, 16,697.73 and 5,870.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,137.99, 16,697.73 and 5,870.06 is: 8,800.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,137.99 : 16,697.73 = 5,870.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,137.99/16,697.73 = 5,870.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,137.99x = 16,697.73 × 5,870.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,137.99x = 98,016,593.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,016,593.48/11,137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.21

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