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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.28, 17,616.51 and 2,979.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.28, 17,616.51 and 2,979.18 is: 4,468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.28 : 17,616.51 = 2,979.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.28/17,616.51 = 2,979.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.28x = 17,616.51 × 2,979.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.28x = 52,482,754.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,482,754.26/11,744.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,468.79

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