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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,607.32, 17,410.44 and 2,841.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,607.32, 17,410.44 and 2,841.77 is: 4,262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,607.32 : 17,410.44 = 2,841.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,607.32/17,410.44 = 2,841.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,607.32x = 17,410.44 × 2,841.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,607.32x = 49,476,466.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,476,466.08/11,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.52

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