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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,647.19, 17,473.52 and 3,327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,647.19, 17,473.52 and 3,327.32 is: 4,991.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,647.19 : 17,473.52 = 3,327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,647.19/17,473.52 = 3,327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,647.19x = 17,473.52 × 3,327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,647.19x = 58,140,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,140,044.57/11,647.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.76

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