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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,625.09, 17,427.84 and 5,046.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,625.09, 17,427.84 and 5,046.33 is: 7,565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,625.09 : 17,427.84 = 5,046.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,625.09/17,427.84 = 5,046.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,625.09x = 17,427.84 × 5,046.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,625.09x = 87,946,631.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,946,631.83/11,625.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,565.24

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