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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,189.28, 16,783.96 and 5,344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,189.28, 16,783.96 and 5,344.58 is: 8,016.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,189.28 : 16,783.96 = 5,344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,189.28/16,783.96 = 5,344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,189.28x = 16,783.96 × 5,344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,189.28x = 89,703,216.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,703,216.94/11,189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,016.89

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