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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,584.96, 17,377.44 and 2,819.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,584.96, 17,377.44 and 2,819.88 is: 4,229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,584.96 : 17,377.44 = 2,819.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,584.96/17,377.44 = 2,819.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,584.96x = 17,377.44 × 2,819.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,584.96x = 49,002,295.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,002,295.51/11,584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.82

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