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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,623.07, 17,434.44 and 2,858.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,623.07, 17,434.44 and 2,858.06 is: 4,287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,623.07 : 17,434.44 = 2,858.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,623.07/17,434.44 = 2,858.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,623.07x = 17,434.44 × 2,858.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,623.07x = 49,828,588.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,828,588.41/11,623.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.04

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