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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.86, 16,745.51 and 5,895.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.86, 16,745.51 and 5,895.66 is: 8,845.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.86 : 16,745.51 = 5,895.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.86/16,745.51 = 5,895.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.86x = 16,745.51 × 5,895.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.86x = 98,725,833.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,725,833.49/11,160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,845.72

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