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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,488.98, 17,220.66 and 5,941.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,488.98, 17,220.66 and 5,941.26 is: 8,905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,488.98 : 17,220.66 = 5,941.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,488.98/17,220.66 = 5,941.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,488.98x = 17,220.66 × 5,941.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,488.98x = 102,312,418.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,312,418.43/11,488.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,905.27

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