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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.68, 16,934.04 and 5,441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.68, 16,934.04 and 5,441.88 is: 8,166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.68 : 16,934.04 = 5,441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.68/16,934.04 = 5,441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.68x = 16,934.04 × 5,441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.68x = 92,153,013.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,153,013.60/11,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,166.21

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