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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,710.32, 17,565.46 and 5,468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,710.32, 17,565.46 and 5,468.24 is: 8,202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,710.32 : 17,565.46 = 5,468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,710.32/17,565.46 = 5,468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,710.32x = 17,565.46 × 5,468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,710.32x = 96,052,150.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,052,150.99/11,710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.35

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