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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,749.26, 17,623.83 and 2,984.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,749.26, 17,623.83 and 2,984.16 is: 4,476.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,749.26 : 17,623.83 = 2,984.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,749.26/17,623.83 = 2,984.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,749.26x = 17,623.83 × 2,984.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,749.26x = 52,592,328.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,592,328.53/11,749.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.22

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