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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,614.05, 17,421.09 and 2,848.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,614.05, 17,421.09 and 2,848.97 is: 4,273.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,614.05 : 17,421.09 = 2,848.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,614.05/17,421.09 = 2,848.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,614.05x = 17,421.09 × 2,848.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,614.05x = 49,632,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,632,144.19/11,614.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.46

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