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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,161.08, 16,729.74 and 5,305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,161.08, 16,729.74 and 5,305.32 is: 7,952.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,161.08 : 16,729.74 = 5,305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,161.08/16,729.74 = 5,305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,161.08x = 16,729.74 × 5,305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,161.08x = 88,756,624.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,756,624.22/11,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,952.33

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