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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,620.06, 17,429.93 and 2,855.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,620.06, 17,429.93 and 2,855.05 is: 4,282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,620.06 : 17,429.93 = 2,855.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,620.06/17,429.93 = 2,855.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,620.06x = 17,429.93 × 2,855.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,620.06x = 49,763,290.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,763,290.56/11,620.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.53

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