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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,794.67, 17,692.01 and 3,029.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,794.67, 17,692.01 and 3,029.59 is: 4,544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,794.67 : 17,692.01 = 3,029.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,794.67/17,692.01 = 3,029.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,794.67x = 17,692.01 × 3,029.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,794.67x = 53,599,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,599,565.66/11,794.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.39

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