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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,734.72, 17,602.68 and 2,969.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,734.72, 17,602.68 and 2,969.71 is: 4,454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,734.72 : 17,602.68 = 2,969.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,734.72/17,602.68 = 2,969.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,734.72x = 17,602.68 × 2,969.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,734.72x = 52,274,821.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,274,821.95/11,734.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.71

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