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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,551.99, 17,327.97 and 2,786.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,551.99, 17,327.97 and 2,786.91 is: 4,180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,551.99 : 17,327.97 = 2,786.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,551.99/17,327.97 = 2,786.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,551.99x = 17,327.97 × 2,786.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,551.99x = 48,291,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,291,492.87/11,551.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.36

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