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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,521, 17,285.55 and 5,681.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,521, 17,285.55 and 5,681.71 is: 8,524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,521 : 17,285.55 = 5,681.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,521/17,285.55 = 5,681.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,521x = 17,285.55 × 5,681.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,521x = 98,211,482.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,211,482.29/11,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,524.56

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