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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,627.96, 17,439.28 and 3,307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,627.96, 17,439.28 and 3,307.80 is: 4,960.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,627.96 : 17,439.28 = 3,307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,627.96/17,439.28 = 3,307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,627.96x = 17,439.28 × 3,307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,627.96x = 57,685,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,685,650.38/11,627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.94

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