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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.95, 16,900.83 and 5,999.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.95, 16,900.83 and 5,999.08 is: 9,000.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.95 : 16,900.83 = 5,999.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.95/16,900.83 = 5,999.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.95x = 16,900.83 × 5,999.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.95x = 101,389,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,389,431.24/11,264.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,000.43

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