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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,589.96, 17,385.12 and 2,825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,589.96, 17,385.12 and 2,825.04 is: 4,237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,589.96 : 17,385.12 = 2,825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,589.96/17,385.12 = 2,825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,589.96x = 17,385.12 × 2,825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,589.96x = 49,113,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,113,659.40/11,589.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.60

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