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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.70, 16,879.05 and 5,108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.70, 16,879.05 and 5,108.70 is: 7,663.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.70 : 16,879.05 = 5,108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.70/16,879.05 = 5,108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.70x = 16,879.05 × 5,108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.70x = 86,230,002.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,230,002.74/11,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.05

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