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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,611.94, 17,417.74 and 2,846.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,611.94, 17,417.74 and 2,846.92 is: 4,270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,611.94 : 17,417.74 = 2,846.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,611.94/17,417.74 = 2,846.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,611.94x = 17,417.74 × 2,846.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,611.94x = 49,586,912.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,586,912.36/11,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.34

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