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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,274.76, 16,912.26 and 5,035.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,274.76, 16,912.26 and 5,035.09 is: 7,552.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,274.76 : 16,912.26 = 5,035.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,274.76/16,912.26 = 5,035.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,274.76x = 16,912.26 × 5,035.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,274.76x = 85,154,793.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,154,793.48/11,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,552.69

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