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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,673.96, 17,510.91 and 2,908.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,673.96, 17,510.91 and 2,908.89 is: 4,363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,673.96 : 17,510.91 = 2,908.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,673.96/17,510.91 = 2,908.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,673.96x = 17,510.91 × 2,908.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,673.96x = 50,937,310.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,937,310.99/11,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.33

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