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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,366.52, 17,051.88 and 5,126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,366.52, 17,051.88 and 5,126.76 is: 7,691.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,366.52 : 17,051.88 = 5,126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,366.52/17,051.88 = 5,126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,366.52x = 17,051.88 × 5,126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,366.52x = 87,420,896.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,420,896.31/11,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.09

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