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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,605.32, 17,407.44 and 2,839.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,605.32, 17,407.44 and 2,839.77 is: 4,259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,605.32 : 17,407.44 = 2,839.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,605.32/17,407.44 = 2,839.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,605.32x = 17,407.44 × 2,839.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,605.32x = 49,433,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,433,125.89/11,605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.52

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