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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,710.71, 17,564.22 and 5,475.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,710.71, 17,564.22 and 5,475.06 is: 8,211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,710.71 : 17,564.22 = 5,475.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,710.71/17,564.22 = 5,475.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,710.71x = 17,564.22 × 5,475.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,710.71x = 96,165,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,165,158.35/11,710.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.73

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