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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.87, 17,049.48 and 5,124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.87, 17,049.48 and 5,124.52 is: 7,689.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.87 : 17,049.48 = 5,124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.87/17,049.48 = 5,124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.87x = 17,049.48 × 5,124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.87x = 87,370,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,370,401.25/11,362.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,689.11

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