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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,729.37, 17,592.42 and 2,963.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,729.37, 17,592.42 and 2,963.73 is: 4,445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,729.37 : 17,592.42 = 2,963.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,729.37/17,592.42 = 2,963.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,729.37x = 17,592.42 × 2,963.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,729.37x = 52,139,182.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,139,182.93/11,729.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.18

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