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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,628.97, 17,443.27 and 2,863.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,628.97, 17,443.27 and 2,863.96 is: 4,295.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,628.97 : 17,443.27 = 2,863.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,628.97/17,443.27 = 2,863.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,628.97x = 17,443.27 × 2,863.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,628.97x = 49,956,827.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,956,827.55/11,628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.89

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