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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.39, 17,029.83 and 5,108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.39, 17,029.83 and 5,108.53 is: 7,664.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.39 : 17,029.83 = 5,108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.39/17,029.83 = 5,108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.39x = 17,029.83 × 5,108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.39x = 86,997,397.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,997,397.45/11,350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,664.71

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