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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,327.12, 16,991.49 and 3,006.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,327.12, 16,991.49 and 3,006.95 is: 4,510.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,327.12 : 16,991.49 = 3,006.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,327.12/16,991.49 = 3,006.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,327.12x = 16,991.49 × 3,006.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,327.12x = 51,092,475.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,092,475.90/11,327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.63

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