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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,277.65, 16,907.36 and 4,708.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,277.65, 16,907.36 and 4,708.76 is: 7,059.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,277.65 : 16,907.36 = 4,708.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,277.65/16,907.36 = 4,708.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,277.65x = 16,907.36 × 4,708.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,277.65x = 79,612,592.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,612,592.39/11,277.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.32

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