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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,758.34, 17,637.60 and 2,993.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,758.34, 17,637.60 and 2,993.25 is: 4,489.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,758.34 : 17,637.60 = 2,993.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,758.34/17,637.60 = 2,993.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,758.34x = 17,637.60 × 2,993.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,758.34x = 52,793,746.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,793,746.20/11,758.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.90

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