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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,611.11, 17,416.72 and 2,846.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,611.11, 17,416.72 and 2,846.04 is: 4,269.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,611.11 : 17,416.72 = 2,846.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,611.11/17,416.72 = 2,846.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,611.11x = 17,416.72 × 2,846.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,611.11x = 49,568,620.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,568,620.03/11,611.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.07

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