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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,387.92, 17,079.96 and 3,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,387.92, 17,079.96 and 3,178 is: 4,766.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,387.92 : 17,079.96 = 3,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,387.92/17,079.96 = 3,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,387.92x = 17,079.96 × 3,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,387.92x = 54,280,112.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,280,112.88/11,387.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.46

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