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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,535.36, 17,305.60 and 5,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,535.36, 17,305.60 and 5,376 is: 8,065.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,535.36 : 17,305.60 = 5,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,535.36/17,305.60 = 5,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,535.36x = 17,305.60 × 5,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,535.36x = 93,034,905.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,034,905.60/11,535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.19

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