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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,607.72, 17,388.30 and 5,359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,607.72, 17,388.30 and 5,359.26 is: 8,028.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,607.72 : 17,388.30 = 5,359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,607.72/17,388.30 = 5,359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,607.72x = 17,388.30 × 5,359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,607.72x = 93,188,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,188,420.66/11,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,028.14

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