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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,275.58, 16,901.49 and 5,419.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,275.58, 16,901.49 and 5,419.82 is: 8,124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,275.58 : 16,901.49 = 5,419.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,275.58/16,901.49 = 5,419.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,275.58x = 16,901.49 × 5,419.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,275.58x = 91,603,033.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,603,033.53/11,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,124.02

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