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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,503.96, 17,251.62 and 5,663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,503.96, 17,251.62 and 5,663.32 is: 8,492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,503.96 : 17,251.62 = 5,663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,503.96/17,251.62 = 5,663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,503.96x = 17,251.62 × 5,663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,503.96x = 97,701,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,701,444.58/11,503.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.85

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