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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,332.67, 16,974.39 and 5,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,332.67, 16,974.39 and 5,477 is: 8,203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,332.67 : 16,974.39 = 5,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,332.67/16,974.39 = 5,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,332.67x = 16,974.39 × 5,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,332.67x = 92,968,734.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,968,734.03/11,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,203.60

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