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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,560.69, 17,329.87 and 5,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,560.69, 17,329.87 and 5,325 is: 7,982.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,560.69 : 17,329.87 = 5,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,560.69/17,329.87 = 5,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,560.69x = 17,329.87 × 5,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,560.69x = 92,281,557.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,281,557.75/11,560.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,982.36

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