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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,522.62, 17,288.09 and 4,027.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,522.62, 17,288.09 and 4,027.28 is: 6,042.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,522.62 : 17,288.09 = 4,027.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,522.62/17,288.09 = 4,027.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,522.62x = 17,288.09 × 4,027.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,522.62x = 69,624,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,624,032.38/11,522.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.38

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