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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,757.96, 17,637.12 and 2,993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,757.96, 17,637.12 and 2,993.04 is: 4,489.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,757.96 : 17,637.12 = 2,993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,757.96/17,637.12 = 2,993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,757.96x = 17,637.12 × 2,993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,757.96x = 52,788,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,788,605.64/11,757.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.61

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