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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.93, 17,617.05 and 4,722.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.93, 17,617.05 and 4,722.77 is: 7,084.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.93 : 17,617.05 = 4,722.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.93/17,617.05 = 4,722.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.93x = 17,617.05 × 4,722.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.93x = 83,201,187.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,201,187.14/11,744.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.01

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