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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,332.06, 16,996.32 and 5,789.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,332.06, 16,996.32 and 5,789.50 is: 8,683.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,332.06 : 16,996.32 = 5,789.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,332.06/16,996.32 = 5,789.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,332.06x = 16,996.32 × 5,789.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,332.06x = 98,400,194.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,400,194.64/11,332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,683.35

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