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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,977.48, 16,523.32 and 7,727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,977.48, 16,523.32 and 7,727.44 is: 10,660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,977.48 : 16,523.32 = 7,727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,977.48/16,523.32 = 7,727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,977.48x = 16,523.32 × 7,727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,977.48x = 127,682,963.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,682,963.90/11,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,660.25

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