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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,322.01, 16,982.56 and 5,775.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,322.01, 16,982.56 and 5,775.23 is: 8,662.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,322.01 : 16,982.56 = 5,775.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,322.01/16,982.56 = 5,775.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,322.01x = 16,982.56 × 5,775.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,322.01x = 98,078,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,078,239.66/11,322.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.62

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