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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,625.36, 17,437.86 and 2,860.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,625.36, 17,437.86 and 2,860.35 is: 4,290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,625.36 : 17,437.86 = 2,860.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,625.36/17,437.86 = 2,860.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,625.36x = 17,437.86 × 2,860.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,625.36x = 49,878,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,878,382.85/11,625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.48

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