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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,794.46, 17,692.74 and 3,029.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,794.46, 17,692.74 and 3,029.45 is: 4,544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,794.46 : 17,692.74 = 3,029.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,794.46/17,692.74 = 3,029.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,794.46x = 17,692.74 × 3,029.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,794.46x = 53,599,182.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,599,182.73/11,794.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.44

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