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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,347.74, 17,021.62 and 3,027.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,347.74, 17,021.62 and 3,027.79 is: 4,541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,347.74 : 17,021.62 = 3,027.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,347.74/17,021.62 = 3,027.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,347.74x = 17,021.62 × 3,027.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,347.74x = 51,537,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,537,867.86/11,347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.68

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