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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,607.68, 17,411.64 and 2,842.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,607.68, 17,411.64 and 2,842.64 is: 4,263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,607.68 : 17,411.64 = 2,842.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,607.68/17,411.64 = 2,842.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,607.68x = 17,411.64 × 2,842.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,607.68x = 49,495,024.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,495,024.33/11,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.99

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