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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,584.58, 17,376.62 and 2,819.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,584.58, 17,376.62 and 2,819.54 is: 4,229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,584.58 : 17,376.62 = 2,819.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,584.58/17,376.62 = 2,819.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,584.58x = 17,376.62 × 2,819.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,584.58x = 48,994,075.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,994,075.15/11,584.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.25

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