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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,676.72, 17,515.62 and 4,277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,676.72, 17,515.62 and 4,277.64 is: 6,416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,676.72 : 17,515.62 = 4,277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,676.72/17,515.62 = 4,277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,676.72x = 17,515.62 × 4,277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,676.72x = 74,925,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,925,516.74/11,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.66

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