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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.68, 17,002.26 and 5,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.68, 17,002.26 and 5,784 is: 8,676.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.68 : 17,002.26 = 5,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.68/17,002.26 = 5,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.68x = 17,002.26 × 5,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.68x = 98,341,071.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,341,071.84/11,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,676.89

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