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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,588.73, 17,383.11 and 2,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,588.73, 17,383.11 and 2,823.60 is: 4,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,588.73 : 17,383.11 = 2,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,588.73/17,383.11 = 2,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,588.73x = 17,383.11 × 2,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,588.73x = 49,082,949.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,082,949.40/11,588.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.40

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