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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,729.36, 17,593.32 and 2,964.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,729.36, 17,593.32 and 2,964.08 is: 4,445.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,729.36 : 17,593.32 = 2,964.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,729.36/17,593.32 = 2,964.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,729.36x = 17,593.32 × 2,964.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,729.36x = 52,148,007.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,148,007.95/11,729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.94

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