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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,639.76, 17,459.17 and 2,874.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,639.76, 17,459.17 and 2,874.45 is: 4,311.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,639.76 : 17,459.17 = 2,874.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,639.76/17,459.17 = 2,874.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,639.76x = 17,459.17 × 2,874.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,639.76x = 50,185,511.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,185,511.21/11,639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.56

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