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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,792.16, 17,688.84 and 3,027.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,792.16, 17,688.84 and 3,027.15 is: 4,540.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,792.16 : 17,688.84 = 3,027.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,792.16/17,688.84 = 3,027.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,792.16x = 17,688.84 × 3,027.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,792.16x = 53,546,772.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,546,772.01/11,792.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.88

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