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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,220.32, 16,806.84 and 5,371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,220.32, 16,806.84 and 5,371.04 is: 8,045.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,220.32 : 16,806.84 = 5,371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,220.32/16,806.84 = 5,371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,220.32x = 16,806.84 × 5,371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,220.32x = 90,270,209.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,270,209.91/11,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.24

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