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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.63, 16,722.46 and 5,602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.63, 16,722.46 and 5,602.24 is: 8,394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.63 : 16,722.46 = 5,602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.63/16,722.46 = 5,602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.63x = 16,722.46 × 5,602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.63x = 93,683,234.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,683,234.31/11,160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.08

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