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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,577.06, 17,368.32 and 5,005.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,577.06, 17,368.32 and 5,005.14 is: 7,508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,577.06 : 17,368.32 = 5,005.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,577.06/17,368.32 = 5,005.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,577.06x = 17,368.32 × 5,005.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,577.06x = 86,930,873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,930,873.16/11,577.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,508.89

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