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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,759.33, 17,639.06 and 2,994.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,759.33, 17,639.06 and 2,994.26 is: 4,491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,759.33 : 17,639.06 = 2,994.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,759.33/17,639.06 = 2,994.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,759.33x = 17,639.06 × 2,994.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,759.33x = 52,815,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,815,828.63/11,759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.40

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