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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,329.31, 16,996.32 and 5,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,329.31, 16,996.32 and 5,710.14 is: 8,566.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,329.31 : 16,996.32 = 5,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,329.31/16,996.32 = 5,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,329.31x = 16,996.32 × 5,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,329.31x = 97,051,366.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,051,366.68/11,329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,566.40

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