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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,525.58, 17,287.62 and 5,677.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,525.58, 17,287.62 and 5,677.02 is: 8,515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,525.58 : 17,287.62 = 5,677.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,525.58/17,287.62 = 5,677.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,525.58x = 17,287.62 × 5,677.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,525.58x = 98,142,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,142,164.49/11,525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,515.16

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