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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,552.34, 17,328.51 and 2,787.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,552.34, 17,328.51 and 2,787.27 is: 4,180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,552.34 : 17,328.51 = 2,787.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,552.34/17,328.51 = 2,787.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,552.34x = 17,328.51 × 2,787.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,552.34x = 48,299,236.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,299,236.07/11,552.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.91

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