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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,549.90, 17,324.69 and 2,784.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,549.90, 17,324.69 and 2,784.74 is: 4,177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,549.90 : 17,324.69 = 2,784.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,549.90/17,324.69 = 2,784.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,549.90x = 17,324.69 × 2,784.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,549.90x = 48,244,757.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,244,757.23/11,549.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.07

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