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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,668.94, 17,507.58 and 5,002.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,668.94, 17,507.58 and 5,002.64 is: 7,505.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,668.94 : 17,507.58 = 5,002.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,668.94/17,507.58 = 5,002.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,668.94x = 17,507.58 × 5,002.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,668.94x = 87,584,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,584,032.47/11,668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,505.74

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