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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,586.54, 17,374.01 and 5,663.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,586.54, 17,374.01 and 5,663.87 is: 8,492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,586.54 : 17,374.01 = 5,663.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,586.54/17,374.01 = 5,663.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,586.54x = 17,374.01 × 5,663.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,586.54x = 98,404,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,404,189.68/11,586.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.97

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