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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,734.22, 17,601.33 and 2,969.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,734.22, 17,601.33 and 2,969.12 is: 4,453.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,734.22 : 17,601.33 = 2,969.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,734.22/17,601.33 = 2,969.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,734.22x = 17,601.33 × 2,969.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,734.22x = 52,260,516.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,260,516.07/11,734.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.69

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