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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,549.82, 17,324.72 and 2,784.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,549.82, 17,324.72 and 2,784.72 is: 4,177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,549.82 : 17,324.72 = 2,784.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,549.82/17,324.72 = 2,784.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,549.82x = 17,324.72 × 2,784.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,549.82x = 48,244,494.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,244,494.28/11,549.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.08

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