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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,531.61, 17,275.24 and 7,076.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,531.61, 17,275.24 and 7,076.27 is: 10,600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,531.61 : 17,275.24 = 7,076.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,531.61/17,275.24 = 7,076.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,531.61x = 17,275.24 × 7,076.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,531.61x = 122,244,262.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,244,262.55/11,531.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.80

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