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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.44, 16,901.99 and 5,029.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.44, 16,901.99 and 5,029.74 is: 7,546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.44 : 16,901.99 = 5,029.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.44/16,901.99 = 5,029.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.44x = 16,901.99 × 5,029.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.44x = 85,012,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,012,590.03/11,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.32

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