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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,763.94, 17,645.40 and 2,998.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,763.94, 17,645.40 and 2,998.59 is: 4,497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,763.94 : 17,645.40 = 2,998.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,763.94/17,645.40 = 2,998.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,763.94x = 17,645.40 × 2,998.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,763.94x = 52,911,319.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,911,319.99/11,763.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.76

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