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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,362.94, 17,039.55 and 5,121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,362.94, 17,039.55 and 5,121.62 is: 7,680.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,362.94 : 17,039.55 = 5,121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,362.94/17,039.55 = 5,121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,362.94x = 17,039.55 × 5,121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,362.94x = 87,270,100.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,270,100.07/11,362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,680.24

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