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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,477.97, 17,219.39 and 3,580.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,477.97, 17,219.39 and 3,580.27 is: 5,371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,477.97 : 17,219.39 = 3,580.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,477.97/17,219.39 = 3,580.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,477.97x = 17,219.39 × 3,580.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,477.97x = 61,650,004.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,650,004.49/11,477.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.16

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