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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,722.78, 17,584.78 and 2,957.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,722.78, 17,584.78 and 2,957.77 is: 4,436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,722.78 : 17,584.78 = 2,957.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,722.78/17,584.78 = 2,957.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,722.78x = 17,584.78 × 2,957.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,722.78x = 52,011,734.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,011,734.74/11,722.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.81

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