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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,729.46, 17,593.56 and 2,963.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,729.46, 17,593.56 and 2,963.88 is: 4,445.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,729.46 : 17,593.56 = 2,963.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,729.46/17,593.56 = 2,963.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,729.46x = 17,593.56 × 2,963.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,729.46x = 52,145,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,145,200.61/11,729.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.66

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