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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,728.53, 17,592.78 and 2,963.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,728.53, 17,592.78 and 2,963.44 is: 4,445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,728.53 : 17,592.78 = 2,963.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,728.53/17,592.78 = 2,963.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,728.53x = 17,592.78 × 2,963.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,728.53x = 52,135,060.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,135,060.00/11,728.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.15

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