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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,759.96, 17,639.33 and 2,994.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,759.96, 17,639.33 and 2,994.34 is: 4,491.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,759.96 : 17,639.33 = 2,994.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,759.96/17,639.33 = 2,994.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,759.96x = 17,639.33 × 2,994.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,759.96x = 52,818,151.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,818,151.39/11,759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.35

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