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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,157.87, 16,719.02 and 5,892.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,157.87, 16,719.02 and 5,892.67 is: 8,829.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,157.87 : 16,719.02 = 5,892.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,157.87/16,719.02 = 5,892.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,157.87x = 16,719.02 × 5,892.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,157.87x = 98,519,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,519,554.52/11,157.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,829.60

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