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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.13, 16,849.77 and 5,371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.13, 16,849.77 and 5,371.97 is: 8,057.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.13 : 16,849.77 = 5,371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.13/16,849.77 = 5,371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.13x = 16,849.77 × 5,371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.13x = 90,516,479.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,516,479.55/11,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.99

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