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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.28, 17,388.18 and 2,827.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.28, 17,388.18 and 2,827.24 is: 4,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.28 : 17,388.18 = 2,827.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.28/17,388.18 = 2,827.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.28x = 17,388.18 × 2,827.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.28x = 49,160,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,160,558.02/11,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.80

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