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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,639.26, 17,458.43 and 2,873.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,639.26, 17,458.43 and 2,873.95 is: 4,310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,639.26 : 17,458.43 = 2,873.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,639.26/17,458.43 = 2,873.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,639.26x = 17,458.43 × 2,873.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,639.26x = 50,174,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,174,553.24/11,639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.80

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