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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,609.30, 17,413.68 and 2,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,609.30, 17,413.68 and 2,844.16 is: 4,266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,609.30 : 17,413.68 = 2,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,609.30/17,413.68 = 2,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,609.30x = 17,413.68 × 2,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,609.30x = 49,527,292.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,527,292.11/11,609.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.17

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