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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,630.16, 17,445.24 and 2,865.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,630.16, 17,445.24 and 2,865.06 is: 4,297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,630.16 : 17,445.24 = 2,865.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,630.16/17,445.24 = 2,865.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,630.16x = 17,445.24 × 2,865.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,630.16x = 49,981,659.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,981,659.31/11,630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.59

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