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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,606.94, 17,410.37 and 2,841.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,606.94, 17,410.37 and 2,841.86 is: 4,262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,606.94 : 17,410.37 = 2,841.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,606.94/17,410.37 = 2,841.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,606.94x = 17,410.37 × 2,841.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,606.94x = 49,477,863.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,477,863.40/11,606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.78

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