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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,512.88, 17,267.43 and 3,193.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,512.88, 17,267.43 and 3,193.78 is: 4,790.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,512.88 : 17,267.43 = 3,193.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,512.88/17,267.43 = 3,193.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,512.88x = 17,267.43 × 3,193.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,512.88x = 55,148,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,148,355.80/11,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.14

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