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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,290.27, 16,945.91 and 5,747.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,290.27, 16,945.91 and 5,747.76 is: 8,626.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,290.27 : 16,945.91 = 5,747.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,290.27/16,945.91 = 5,747.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,290.27x = 16,945.91 × 5,747.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,290.27x = 97,401,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,401,016.48/11,290.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.99

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