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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,377.22, 17,051.94 and 5,135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,377.22, 17,051.94 and 5,135.62 is: 7,697.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,377.22 : 17,051.94 = 5,135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,377.22/17,051.94 = 5,135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,377.22x = 17,051.94 × 5,135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,377.22x = 87,572,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,572,284.10/11,377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,697.16

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