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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,496.67, 17,244.59 and 3,177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,496.67, 17,244.59 and 3,177.16 is: 4,765.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,496.67 : 17,244.59 = 3,177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,496.67/17,244.59 = 3,177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,496.67x = 17,244.59 × 3,177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,496.67x = 54,788,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,788,762.57/11,496.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.62

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