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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,257.89, 16,881.82 and 5,991.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,257.89, 16,881.82 and 5,991.77 is: 8,984.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,257.89 : 16,881.82 = 5,991.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,257.89/16,881.82 = 5,991.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,257.89x = 16,881.82 × 5,991.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,257.89x = 101,152,009.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,152,009.85/11,257.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,984.99

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