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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,250.08, 16,869.36 and 5,988.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,250.08, 16,869.36 and 5,988.08 is: 8,979.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,250.08 : 16,869.36 = 5,988.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,250.08/16,869.36 = 5,988.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,250.08x = 16,869.36 × 5,988.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,250.08x = 101,015,077.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,015,077.23/11,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,979.05

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