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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,709.59, 17,564.33 and 2,944.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,709.59, 17,564.33 and 2,944.50 is: 4,416.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,709.59 : 17,564.33 = 2,944.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,709.59/17,564.33 = 2,944.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,709.59x = 17,564.33 × 2,944.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,709.59x = 51,718,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,718,154.96/11,709.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.74

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