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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,204.51, 16,806.69 and 5,343.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,204.51, 16,806.69 and 5,343.35 is: 8,014.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,204.51 : 16,806.69 = 5,343.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,204.51/16,806.69 = 5,343.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,204.51x = 16,806.69 × 5,343.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,204.51x = 89,803,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,803,942.98/11,204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.99

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