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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,584.77, 17,376.89 and 2,819.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,584.77, 17,376.89 and 2,819.76 is: 4,229.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,584.77 : 17,376.89 = 2,819.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,584.77/17,376.89 = 2,819.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,584.77x = 17,376.89 × 2,819.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,584.77x = 48,998,645.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,998,645.25/11,584.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.57

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