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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,732.73, 17,597.47 and 2,967.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,732.73, 17,597.47 and 2,967.12 is: 4,450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,732.73 : 17,597.47 = 2,967.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,732.73/17,597.47 = 2,967.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,732.73x = 17,597.47 × 2,967.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,732.73x = 52,213,805.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,213,805.19/11,732.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.27

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