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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,729.73, 17,592.98 and 2,964.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,729.73, 17,592.98 and 2,964.11 is: 4,445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,729.73 : 17,592.98 = 2,964.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,729.73/17,592.98 = 2,964.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,729.73x = 17,592.98 × 2,964.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,729.73x = 52,147,557.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,147,557.11/11,729.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.76

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