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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,627.59, 17,441.45 and 2,862.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,627.59, 17,441.45 and 2,862.44 is: 4,293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,627.59 : 17,441.45 = 2,862.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,627.59/17,441.45 = 2,862.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,627.59x = 17,441.45 × 2,862.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,627.59x = 49,925,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,925,089.83/11,627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,293.68

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