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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,235.41, 16,830.55 and 5,596.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,235.41, 16,830.55 and 5,596.09 is: 8,382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,235.41 : 16,830.55 = 5,596.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,235.41/16,830.55 = 5,596.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,235.41x = 16,830.55 × 5,596.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,235.41x = 94,185,237.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,185,237.47/11,235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.89

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