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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,792.52, 17,688.96 and 3,027.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,792.52, 17,688.96 and 3,027.24 is: 4,540.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,792.52 : 17,688.96 = 3,027.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,792.52/17,688.96 = 3,027.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,792.52x = 17,688.96 × 3,027.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,792.52x = 53,548,727.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,548,727.27/11,792.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.91

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