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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,832.54, 17,748.30 and 2,947.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,832.54, 17,748.30 and 2,947.91 is: 4,421.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,832.54 : 17,748.30 = 2,947.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,832.54/17,748.30 = 2,947.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,832.54x = 17,748.30 × 2,947.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,832.54x = 52,320,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,320,396.62/11,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.74

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