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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,729.72, 17,594.60 and 2,964.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,729.72, 17,594.60 and 2,964.64 is: 4,446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,729.72 : 17,594.60 = 2,964.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,729.72/17,594.60 = 2,964.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,729.72x = 17,594.60 × 2,964.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,729.72x = 52,161,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,161,654.94/11,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.97

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