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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,767.26, 17,642.35 and 5,524.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,767.26, 17,642.35 and 5,524.07 is: 8,282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,767.26 : 17,642.35 = 5,524.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,767.26/17,642.35 = 5,524.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,767.26x = 17,642.35 × 5,524.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,767.26x = 97,457,495.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,457,495.06/11,767.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,282.09

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