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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,730.37, 17,593.92 and 2,964.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,730.37, 17,593.92 and 2,964.73 is: 4,446.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,730.37 : 17,593.92 = 2,964.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,730.37/17,593.92 = 2,964.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,730.37x = 17,593.92 × 2,964.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,730.37x = 52,161,222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,161,222.44/11,730.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.68

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