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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,763.42, 17,644.21 and 2,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,763.42, 17,644.21 and 2,998.10 is: 4,496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,763.42 : 17,644.21 = 2,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,763.42/17,644.21 = 2,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,763.42x = 17,644.21 × 2,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,763.42x = 52,899,106.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,899,106.00/11,763.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.92

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