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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,253.58, 16,874.61 and 5,991.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,253.58, 16,874.61 and 5,991.58 is: 8,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,253.58 : 16,874.61 = 5,991.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,253.58/16,874.61 = 5,991.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,253.58x = 16,874.61 × 5,991.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,253.58x = 101,105,575.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,105,575.78/11,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,984.30

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