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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,867.52, 17,803.36 and 5,293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,867.52, 17,803.36 and 5,293.60 is: 7,941.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,867.52 : 17,803.36 = 5,293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,867.52/17,803.36 = 5,293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,867.52x = 17,803.36 × 5,293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,867.52x = 94,243,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,243,866.50/11,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,941.33

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