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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,512.67, 17,269.37 and 3,192.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,512.67, 17,269.37 and 3,192.77 is: 4,789.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,512.67 : 17,269.37 = 3,192.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,512.67/17,269.37 = 3,192.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,512.67x = 17,269.37 × 3,192.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,512.67x = 55,137,126.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,137,126.45/11,512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,789.26

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