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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.48, 17,388.72 and 2,827.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.48, 17,388.72 and 2,827.38 is: 4,241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.48 : 17,388.72 = 2,827.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.48/17,388.72 = 2,827.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.48x = 17,388.72 × 2,827.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.48x = 49,164,519.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,164,519.15/11,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.07

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