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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,748.26, 17,622.33 and 2,983.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,748.26, 17,622.33 and 2,983.16 is: 4,474.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,748.26 : 17,622.33 = 2,983.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,748.26/17,622.33 = 2,983.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,748.26x = 17,622.33 × 2,983.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,748.26x = 52,570,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,570,141.85/11,748.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.72

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