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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,709.09, 17,563.65 and 2,944.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,709.09, 17,563.65 and 2,944.01 is: 4,416.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,709.09 : 17,563.65 = 2,944.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,709.09/17,563.65 = 2,944.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,709.09x = 17,563.65 × 2,944.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,709.09x = 51,707,473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,707,473.42/11,709.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.01

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