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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,734.33, 17,601.41 and 2,969.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,734.33, 17,601.41 and 2,969.27 is: 4,453.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,734.33 : 17,601.41 = 2,969.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,734.33/17,601.41 = 2,969.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,734.33x = 17,601.41 × 2,969.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,734.33x = 52,263,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,263,250.66/11,734.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.88

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