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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,647.62, 17,474.13 and 3,327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,647.62, 17,474.13 and 3,327.75 is: 4,992.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,647.62 : 17,474.13 = 3,327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,647.62/17,474.13 = 3,327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,647.62x = 17,474.13 × 3,327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,647.62x = 58,149,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,149,536.11/11,647.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.40

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