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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,354.86, 17,032.29 and 5,113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,354.86, 17,032.29 and 5,113.71 is: 7,670.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,354.86 : 17,032.29 = 5,113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,354.86/17,032.29 = 5,113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,354.86x = 17,032.29 × 5,113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,354.86x = 87,098,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,098,153.38/11,354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,670.56

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