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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,539.09, 17,308.63 and 2,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,539.09, 17,308.63 and 2,774 is: 4,161.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,539.09 : 17,308.63 = 2,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,539.09/17,308.63 = 2,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,539.09x = 17,308.63 × 2,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,539.09x = 48,014,125.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,014,125.75/11,539.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.00

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