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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.41, 16,882.83 and 5,708.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.41, 16,882.83 and 5,708.07 is: 8,562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.41 : 16,882.83 = 5,708.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.41/16,882.83 = 5,708.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.41x = 16,882.83 × 5,708.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.41x = 96,368,375.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,368,375.44/11,254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.72

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