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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,597.63, 17,396.37 and 2,832.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,597.63, 17,396.37 and 2,832.47 is: 4,248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,597.63 : 17,396.37 = 2,832.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,597.63/17,396.37 = 2,832.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,597.63x = 17,396.37 × 2,832.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,597.63x = 49,274,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,274,674.39/11,597.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.68

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