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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,794.68, 17,691.84 and 3,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,794.68, 17,691.84 and 3,029.52 is: 4,544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,794.68 : 17,691.84 = 3,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,794.68/17,691.84 = 3,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,794.68x = 17,691.84 × 3,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,794.68x = 53,597,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,597,783.12/11,794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.23

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