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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,630.59, 17,445.95 and 2,865.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,630.59, 17,445.95 and 2,865.44 is: 4,298.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,630.59 : 17,445.95 = 2,865.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,630.59/17,445.95 = 2,865.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,630.59x = 17,445.95 × 2,865.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,630.59x = 49,990,322.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,990,322.97/11,630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.18

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