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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,591.28, 17,386.68 and 2,826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,591.28, 17,386.68 and 2,826.24 is: 4,239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,591.28 : 17,386.68 = 2,826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,591.28/17,386.68 = 2,826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,591.28x = 17,386.68 × 2,826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,591.28x = 49,138,930.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,138,930.48/11,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.30

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