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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,327.43, 16,992.05 and 3,007.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,327.43, 16,992.05 and 3,007.23 is: 4,511.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,327.43 : 16,992.05 = 3,007.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,327.43/16,992.05 = 3,007.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,327.43x = 16,992.05 × 3,007.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,327.43x = 51,098,987.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,098,987.49/11,327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.08

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