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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,604.52, 17,407.11 and 2,839.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,604.52, 17,407.11 and 2,839.43 is: 4,259.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,604.52 : 17,407.11 = 2,839.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,604.52/17,407.11 = 2,839.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,604.52x = 17,407.11 × 2,839.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,604.52x = 49,426,324.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,426,324.51/11,604.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.23

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