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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,759.32, 17,639.10 and 2,994.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,759.32, 17,639.10 and 2,994.25 is: 4,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,759.32 : 17,639.10 = 2,994.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,759.32/17,639.10 = 2,994.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,759.32x = 17,639.10 × 2,994.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,759.32x = 52,815,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,815,875.18/11,759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.41

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