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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,520.05, 17,279.47 and 5,674.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,520.05, 17,279.47 and 5,674.69 is: 8,511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,520.05 : 17,279.47 = 5,674.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,520.05/17,279.47 = 5,674.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,520.05x = 17,279.47 × 5,674.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,520.05x = 98,055,599.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,055,599.51/11,520.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.73

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