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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,564.42, 17,346.66 and 2,799.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,564.42, 17,346.66 and 2,799.32 is: 4,198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,564.42 : 17,346.66 = 2,799.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,564.42/17,346.66 = 2,799.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,564.42x = 17,346.66 × 2,799.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,564.42x = 48,558,852.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,558,852.27/11,564.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.99

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