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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,270.48, 16,898.97 and 5,348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,270.48, 16,898.97 and 5,348.84 is: 8,020.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,270.48 : 16,898.97 = 5,348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,270.48/16,898.97 = 5,348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,270.48x = 16,898.97 × 5,348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,270.48x = 90,389,817.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,389,817.70/11,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.05

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