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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.10, 16,725.15 and 5,901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.10, 16,725.15 and 5,901.30 is: 8,851.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.10 : 16,725.15 = 5,901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.10/16,725.15 = 5,901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.10x = 16,725.15 × 5,901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.10x = 98,700,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,700,127.70/11,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,851.95

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