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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.08, 16,740.12 and 5,320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.08, 16,740.12 and 5,320.82 is: 7,981.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.08 : 16,740.12 = 5,320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.08/16,740.12 = 5,320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.08x = 16,740.12 × 5,320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.08x = 89,071,165.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,071,165.30/11,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,981.23

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