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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,716.08, 17,573.44 and 2,950.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,716.08, 17,573.44 and 2,950.96 is: 4,426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,716.08 : 17,573.44 = 2,950.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,716.08/17,573.44 = 2,950.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,716.08x = 17,573.44 × 2,950.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,716.08x = 51,858,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,858,518.50/11,716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.27

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