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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,764.31, 17,646.33 and 2,999.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,764.31, 17,646.33 and 2,999.13 is: 4,498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,764.31 : 17,646.33 = 2,999.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,764.31/17,646.33 = 2,999.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,764.31x = 17,646.33 × 2,999.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,764.31x = 52,923,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,923,637.69/11,764.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.66

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