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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.65, 16,707.88 and 5,885.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.65, 16,707.88 and 5,885.38 is: 8,818.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.65 : 16,707.88 = 5,885.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.65/16,707.88 = 5,885.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.65x = 16,707.88 × 5,885.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.65x = 98,332,222.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,332,222.79/11,150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,818.52

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