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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.98, 16,991.61 and 5,004.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.98, 16,991.61 and 5,004.35 is: 7,502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.98 : 16,991.61 = 5,004.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.98/16,991.61 = 5,004.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.98x = 16,991.61 × 5,004.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.98x = 85,031,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,031,963.50/11,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.39

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