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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,597.79, 17,396.76 and 3,277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,597.79, 17,396.76 and 3,277.77 is: 4,916.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,597.79 : 17,396.76 = 3,277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,597.79/17,396.76 = 3,277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,597.79x = 17,396.76 × 3,277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,597.79x = 57,022,578.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,022,578.03/11,597.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.68

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