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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,647.14, 17,470.49 and 2,882.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,647.14, 17,470.49 and 2,882.05 is: 4,323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,647.14 : 17,470.49 = 2,882.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,647.14/17,470.49 = 2,882.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,647.14x = 17,470.49 × 2,882.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,647.14x = 50,350,825.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,350,825.70/11,647.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.02

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