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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,283.63, 16,915.73 and 5,444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,283.63, 16,915.73 and 5,444.34 is: 8,161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,283.63 : 16,915.73 = 5,444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,283.63/16,915.73 = 5,444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,283.63x = 16,915.73 × 5,444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,283.63x = 92,094,958.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,094,958.25/11,283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,161.82

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