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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,728.89, 17,593.46 and 2,963.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,728.89, 17,593.46 and 2,963.81 is: 4,445.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,728.89 : 17,593.46 = 2,963.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,728.89/17,593.46 = 2,963.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,728.89x = 17,593.46 × 2,963.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,728.89x = 52,143,569.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,143,569.90/11,728.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.74

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