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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,256.91, 16,895.95 and 5,714.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,256.91, 16,895.95 and 5,714.22 is: 8,576.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,256.91 : 16,895.95 = 5,714.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,256.91/16,895.95 = 5,714.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,256.91x = 16,895.95 × 5,714.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,256.91x = 96,547,224.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,547,224.48/11,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,576.71

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