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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,376.59, 17,051.85 and 5,127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,376.59, 17,051.85 and 5,127.17 is: 7,684.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,376.59 : 17,051.85 = 5,127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,376.59/17,051.85 = 5,127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,376.59x = 17,051.85 × 5,127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,376.59x = 87,427,648.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,427,648.51/11,376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,684.88

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