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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,792.90, 17,689.52 and 3,027.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,792.90, 17,689.52 and 3,027.62 is: 4,541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,792.90 : 17,689.52 = 3,027.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,792.90/17,689.52 = 3,027.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,792.90x = 17,689.52 × 3,027.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,792.90x = 53,557,063.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,557,063.66/11,792.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.47

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