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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,469.39, 17,219.89 and 5,926.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,469.39, 17,219.89 and 5,926.56 is: 8,898.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,469.39 : 17,219.89 = 5,926.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,469.39/17,219.89 = 5,926.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,469.39x = 17,219.89 × 5,926.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,469.39x = 102,054,711.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,054,711.28/11,469.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,898.01

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