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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,627.64, 17,437.82 and 7,246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,627.64, 17,437.82 and 7,246.35 is: 10,867.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,627.64 : 17,437.82 = 7,246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,627.64/17,437.82 = 7,246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,627.64x = 17,437.82 × 7,246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,627.64x = 126,360,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,360,510.73/11,627.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,867.25

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