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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,734.54, 17,601.85 and 2,969.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,734.54, 17,601.85 and 2,969.45 is: 4,454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,734.54 : 17,601.85 = 2,969.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,734.54/17,601.85 = 2,969.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,734.54x = 17,601.85 × 2,969.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,734.54x = 52,267,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,267,798.64/11,734.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.18

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