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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,758.97, 17,636.94 and 2,993.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,758.97, 17,636.94 and 2,993.36 is: 4,489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,758.97 : 17,636.94 = 2,993.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,758.97/17,636.94 = 2,993.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,758.97x = 17,636.94 × 2,993.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,758.97x = 52,793,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,793,622.53/11,758.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.65

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