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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.77, 17,388.86 and 3,272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.77, 17,388.86 and 3,272.66 is: 4,908.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.77 : 17,388.86 = 3,272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.77/17,388.86 = 3,272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.77x = 17,388.86 × 3,272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.77x = 56,907,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,907,878.22/11,592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.91

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