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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.83, 16,947.63 and 5,437.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.83, 16,947.63 and 5,437.67 is: 8,156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.83 : 16,947.63 = 5,437.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.83/16,947.63 = 5,437.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.83x = 16,947.63 × 5,437.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.83x = 92,155,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,155,534.48/11,298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,156.21

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