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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,575.63, 17,355.71 and 5,327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,575.63, 17,355.71 and 5,327.19 is: 7,987.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,575.63 : 17,355.71 = 5,327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,575.63/17,355.71 = 5,327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,575.63x = 17,355.71 × 5,327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,575.63x = 92,457,164.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,457,164.75/11,575.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,987.23

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