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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,754.53, 17,631.73 and 2,989.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,754.53, 17,631.73 and 2,989.37 is: 4,484.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,754.53 : 17,631.73 = 2,989.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,754.53/17,631.73 = 2,989.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,754.53x = 17,631.73 × 2,989.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,754.53x = 52,707,795.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,707,795.71/11,754.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.04

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