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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,611.28, 17,416.91 and 2,846.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,611.28, 17,416.91 and 2,846.12 is: 4,269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,611.28 : 17,416.91 = 2,846.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,611.28/17,416.91 = 2,846.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,611.28x = 17,416.91 × 2,846.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,611.28x = 49,570,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,570,535.92/11,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.17

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