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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,747.20, 17,620.70 and 2,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,747.20, 17,620.70 and 2,982 is: 4,472.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,747.20 : 17,620.70 = 2,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,747.20/17,620.70 = 2,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,747.20x = 17,620.70 × 2,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,747.20x = 52,544,927.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,544,927.40/11,747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.97

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