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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,758.39, 17,637.48 and 2,993.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,758.39, 17,637.48 and 2,993.29 is: 4,489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,758.39 : 17,637.48 = 2,993.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,758.39/17,637.48 = 2,993.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,758.39x = 17,637.48 × 2,993.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,758.39x = 52,794,048.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,794,048.42/11,758.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.91

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