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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,594.71, 17,391.81 and 2,829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,594.71, 17,391.81 and 2,829.60 is: 4,244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,594.71 : 17,391.81 = 2,829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,594.71/17,391.81 = 2,829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,594.71x = 17,391.81 × 2,829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,594.71x = 49,211,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,211,876.19/11,594.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.34

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