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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,769.38, 17,654.05 and 3,004.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,769.38, 17,654.05 and 3,004.29 is: 4,506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,769.38 : 17,654.05 = 3,004.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,769.38/17,654.05 = 3,004.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,769.38x = 17,654.05 × 3,004.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,769.38x = 53,037,878.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,037,878.36/11,769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.43

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