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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,444.68, 17,151.90 and 5,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,444.68, 17,151.90 and 5,205.52 is: 7,801.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,444.68 : 17,151.90 = 5,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,444.68/17,151.90 = 5,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,444.68x = 17,151.90 × 5,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,444.68x = 89,284,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,284,558.49/11,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,801.40

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