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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,524.58, 17,286.12 and 5,676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,524.58, 17,286.12 and 5,676.02 is: 8,513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,524.58 : 17,286.12 = 5,676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,524.58/17,286.12 = 5,676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,524.58x = 17,286.12 × 5,676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,524.58x = 98,116,362.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,116,362.84/11,524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.66

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