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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.29, 17,616.75 and 2,979.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.29, 17,616.75 and 2,979.89 is: 4,469.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.29 : 17,616.75 = 2,979.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.29/17,616.75 = 2,979.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.29x = 17,616.75 × 2,979.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.29x = 52,495,977.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,495,977.16/11,744.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.91

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