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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.20, 16,908.90 and 5,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.20, 16,908.90 and 5,035.80 is: 7,557.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.20 : 16,908.90 = 5,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.20/16,908.90 = 5,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.20x = 16,908.90 × 5,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.20x = 85,149,838.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,149,838.62/11,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,557.99

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