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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,711.41, 17,565.80 and 2,946.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,711.41, 17,565.80 and 2,946.31 is: 4,419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,711.41 : 17,565.80 = 2,946.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,711.41/17,565.80 = 2,946.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,711.41x = 17,565.80 × 2,946.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,711.41x = 51,754,233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,754,233.55/11,711.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.13

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