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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,179.25, 16,773.46 and 5,912.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,179.25, 16,773.46 and 5,912.89 is: 8,871.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,179.25 : 16,773.46 = 5,912.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,179.25/16,773.46 = 5,912.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,179.25x = 16,773.46 × 5,912.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,179.25x = 99,179,623.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,179,623.90/11,179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,871.76

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