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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,614.40, 17,421.60 and 2,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,614.40, 17,421.60 and 2,849.20 is: 4,273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,614.40 : 17,421.60 = 2,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,614.40/17,421.60 = 2,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,614.40x = 17,421.60 × 2,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,614.40x = 49,637,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,637,622.72/11,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.80

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