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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,729.88, 17,594.21 and 2,964.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,729.88, 17,594.21 and 2,964.87 is: 4,447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,729.88 : 17,594.21 = 2,964.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,729.88/17,594.21 = 2,964.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,729.88x = 17,594.21 × 2,964.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,729.88x = 52,164,552.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,164,552.81/11,729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.15

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