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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,627.97, 17,441.78 and 2,862.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,627.97, 17,441.78 and 2,862.96 is: 4,294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,627.97 : 17,441.78 = 2,862.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,627.97/17,441.78 = 2,862.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,627.97x = 17,441.78 × 2,862.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,627.97x = 49,935,104.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,935,104.15/11,627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.40

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