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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,629.53, 17,444.28 and 2,864.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,629.53, 17,444.28 and 2,864.45 is: 4,296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,629.53 : 17,444.28 = 2,864.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,629.53/17,444.28 = 2,864.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,629.53x = 17,444.28 × 2,864.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,629.53x = 49,968,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,968,180.62/11,629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.66

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