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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,525.49, 17,277.30 and 5,675.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,525.49, 17,277.30 and 5,675.27 is: 8,507.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,525.49 : 17,277.30 = 5,675.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,525.49/17,277.30 = 5,675.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,525.49x = 17,277.30 × 5,675.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,525.49x = 98,053,255.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,053,255.98/11,525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,507.51

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