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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,664.97, 17,497.58 and 2,899.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,664.97, 17,497.58 and 2,899.89 is: 4,349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,664.97 : 17,497.58 = 2,899.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,664.97/17,497.58 = 2,899.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,664.97x = 17,497.58 × 2,899.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,664.97x = 50,741,042.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,741,042.77/11,664.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.87

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