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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,332.93, 16,996.41 and 5,089.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,332.93, 16,996.41 and 5,089.45 is: 7,632.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,332.93 : 16,996.41 = 5,089.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,332.93/16,996.41 = 5,089.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,332.93x = 16,996.41 × 5,089.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,332.93x = 86,502,378.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,502,378.87/11,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,632.83

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