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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,629.59, 17,444.45 and 2,864.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,629.59, 17,444.45 and 2,864.44 is: 4,296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,629.59 : 17,444.45 = 2,864.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,629.59/17,444.45 = 2,864.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,629.59x = 17,444.45 × 2,864.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,629.59x = 49,968,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,968,580.36/11,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.68

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