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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,673.76, 17,502.44 and 4,277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,673.76, 17,502.44 and 4,277.26 is: 6,412.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,673.76 : 17,502.44 = 4,277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,673.76/17,502.44 = 4,277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,673.76x = 17,502.44 × 4,277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,673.76x = 74,862,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,862,486.51/11,673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.89

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