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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,354.82, 17,032.41 and 5,792.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,354.82, 17,032.41 and 5,792.46 is: 8,688.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,354.82 : 17,032.41 = 5,792.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,354.82/17,032.41 = 5,792.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,354.82x = 17,032.41 × 5,792.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,354.82x = 98,659,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,659,553.63/11,354.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,688.78

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