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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,675.83, 17,513.60 and 2,910.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,675.83, 17,513.60 and 2,910.82 is: 4,366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,675.83 : 17,513.60 = 2,910.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,675.83/17,513.60 = 2,910.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,675.83x = 17,513.60 × 2,910.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,675.83x = 50,978,937.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,978,937.15/11,675.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.19

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