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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,670.92, 17,507.40 and 5,007.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,670.92, 17,507.40 and 5,007.73 is: 7,512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,670.92 : 17,507.40 = 5,007.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,670.92/17,507.40 = 5,007.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,670.92x = 17,507.40 × 5,007.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,670.92x = 87,672,219.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,672,219.63/11,670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,512.02

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