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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.33, 16,878.73 and 5,994.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.33, 16,878.73 and 5,994.33 is: 8,988.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.33 : 16,878.73 = 5,994.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.33/16,878.73 = 5,994.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.33x = 16,878.73 × 5,994.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.33x = 101,176,677.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,176,677.60/11,256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,988.42

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