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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,549.84, 17,324.75 and 2,784.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,549.84, 17,324.75 and 2,784.76 is: 4,177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,549.84 : 17,324.75 = 2,784.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,549.84/17,324.75 = 2,784.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,549.84x = 17,324.75 × 2,784.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,549.84x = 48,245,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,245,234.46/11,549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.14

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