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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,811.54, 17,707.59 and 5,568.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,811.54, 17,707.59 and 5,568.33 is: 8,347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,811.54 : 17,707.59 = 5,568.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,811.54/17,707.59 = 5,568.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,811.54x = 17,707.59 × 5,568.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,811.54x = 98,601,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,601,704.62/11,811.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.91

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