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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,826.26, 17,741.40 and 5,252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,826.26, 17,741.40 and 5,252.30 is: 7,879.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,826.26 : 17,741.40 = 5,252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,826.26/17,741.40 = 5,252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,826.26x = 17,741.40 × 5,252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,826.26x = 93,183,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,183,155.22/11,826.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,879.34

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