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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.02, 17,388.06 and 2,826.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.02, 17,388.06 and 2,826.92 is: 4,240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.02 : 17,388.06 = 2,826.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.02/17,388.06 = 2,826.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.02x = 17,388.06 × 2,826.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.02x = 49,154,654.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,154,654.58/11,592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.39

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