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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.68, 16,889.04 and 5,411.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.68, 16,889.04 and 5,411.88 is: 8,121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.68 : 16,889.04 = 5,411.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.68/16,889.04 = 5,411.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.68x = 16,889.04 × 5,411.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.68x = 91,401,457.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,401,457.80/11,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,121.20

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