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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,674.35, 17,511.53 and 2,909.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,674.35, 17,511.53 and 2,909.25 is: 4,363.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,674.35 : 17,511.53 = 2,909.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,674.35/17,511.53 = 2,909.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,674.35x = 17,511.53 × 2,909.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,674.35x = 50,945,404.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,945,404.11/11,674.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.88

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