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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,627.88, 17,441.67 and 2,862.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,627.88, 17,441.67 and 2,862.87 is: 4,294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,627.88 : 17,441.67 = 2,862.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,627.88/17,441.67 = 2,862.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,627.88x = 17,441.67 × 2,862.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,627.88x = 49,933,233.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,933,233.79/11,627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.27

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