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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.60, 16,897.97 and 5,347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.60, 16,897.97 and 5,347.18 is: 8,018.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.60 : 16,897.97 = 5,347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.60/16,897.97 = 5,347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.60x = 16,897.97 × 5,347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.60x = 90,356,487.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,356,487.22/11,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,018.43

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