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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,629.94, 17,444.91 and 2,864.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,629.94, 17,444.91 and 2,864.85 is: 4,297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,629.94 : 17,444.91 = 2,864.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,629.94/17,444.91 = 2,864.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,629.94x = 17,444.91 × 2,864.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,629.94x = 49,977,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,977,050.41/11,629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.28

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