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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,524.72, 17,287.28 and 3,627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,524.72, 17,287.28 and 3,627.04 is: 5,440.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,524.72 : 17,287.28 = 3,627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,524.72/17,287.28 = 3,627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,524.72x = 17,287.28 × 3,627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,524.72x = 62,701,656.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,701,656.05/11,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.62

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