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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,396.96, 17,082.36 and 5,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,396.96, 17,082.36 and 5,228 is: 7,836.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,396.96 : 17,082.36 = 5,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,396.96/17,082.36 = 5,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,396.96x = 17,082.36 × 5,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,396.96x = 89,306,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,306,578.08/11,396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,836.00

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