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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,651.37, 17,476.84 and 2,886.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,651.37, 17,476.84 and 2,886.25 is: 4,329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,651.37 : 17,476.84 = 2,886.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,651.37/17,476.84 = 2,886.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,651.37x = 17,476.84 × 2,886.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,651.37x = 50,442,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,442,529.45/11,651.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.32

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