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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.65, 16,889.58 and 5,709.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.65, 16,889.58 and 5,709.97 is: 8,570.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.65 : 16,889.58 = 5,709.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.65/16,889.58 = 5,709.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.65x = 16,889.58 × 5,709.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.65x = 96,438,987.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,438,987.67/11,252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,570.34

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