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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,329.33, 16,995.72 and 5,779.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,329.33, 16,995.72 and 5,779.65 is: 8,670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,329.33 : 16,995.72 = 5,779.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,329.33/16,995.72 = 5,779.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,329.33x = 16,995.72 × 5,779.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,329.33x = 98,229,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,229,302.90/11,329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.35

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