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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,668.92, 17,504.39 and 5,005.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,668.92, 17,504.39 and 5,005.72 is: 7,509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,668.92 : 17,504.39 = 5,005.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,668.92/17,504.39 = 5,005.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,668.92x = 17,504.39 × 5,005.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,668.92x = 87,622,151.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,622,151.70/11,668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,509.02

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