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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,573.92, 17,370.66 and 5,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,573.92, 17,370.66 and 5,005.12 is: 7,511.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,573.92 : 17,370.66 = 5,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,573.92/17,370.66 = 5,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,573.92x = 17,370.66 × 5,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,573.92x = 86,942,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,942,237.78/11,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.91

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