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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,647.46, 17,473.93 and 3,327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,647.46, 17,473.93 and 3,327.62 is: 4,992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,647.46 : 17,473.93 = 3,327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,647.46/17,473.93 = 3,327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,647.46x = 17,473.93 × 3,327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,647.46x = 58,146,503.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,146,503.26/11,647.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.20

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