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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,639.58, 17,445.42 and 5,391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,639.58, 17,445.42 and 5,391.12 is: 8,080.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,639.58 : 17,445.42 = 5,391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,639.58/17,445.42 = 5,391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,639.58x = 17,445.42 × 5,391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,639.58x = 94,050,352.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,050,352.67/11,639.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,080.22

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