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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,354.52, 17,033.88 and 5,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,354.52, 17,033.88 and 5,114.70 is: 7,673.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,354.52 : 17,033.88 = 5,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,354.52/17,033.88 = 5,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,354.52x = 17,033.88 × 5,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,354.52x = 87,123,186.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,123,186.04/11,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,673.00

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