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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,360.96, 17,027.08 and 5,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,360.96, 17,027.08 and 5,114.32 is: 7,665.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,360.96 : 17,027.08 = 5,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,360.96/17,027.08 = 5,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,360.96x = 17,027.08 × 5,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,360.96x = 87,081,935.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,081,935.79/11,360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,665.02

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