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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,951.52, 17,929.68 and 5,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,951.52, 17,929.68 and 5,026 is: 7,540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,951.52 : 17,929.68 = 5,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,951.52/17,929.68 = 5,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,951.52x = 17,929.68 × 5,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,951.52x = 90,114,571.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,114,571.68/11,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,540.01

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