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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,563.06, 17,344.52 and 2,797.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,563.06, 17,344.52 and 2,797.96 is: 4,196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,563.06 : 17,344.52 = 2,797.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,563.06/17,344.52 = 2,797.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,563.06x = 17,344.52 × 2,797.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,563.06x = 48,529,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,529,273.18/11,563.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.92

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