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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,730.23, 17,593.73 and 2,964.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,730.23, 17,593.73 and 2,964.61 is: 4,446.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,730.23 : 17,593.73 = 2,964.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,730.23/17,593.73 = 2,964.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,730.23x = 17,593.73 × 2,964.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,730.23x = 52,158,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,158,577.06/11,730.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.51

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