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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.06, 17,332.52 and 2,789.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.06, 17,332.52 and 2,789.96 is: 4,184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.06 : 17,332.52 = 2,789.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.06/17,332.52 = 2,789.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.06x = 17,332.52 × 2,789.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.06x = 48,357,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,357,037.50/11,555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.92

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