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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,849.23, 17,773.28 and 2,964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,849.23, 17,773.28 and 2,964.62 is: 4,446.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,849.23 : 17,773.28 = 2,964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,849.23/17,773.28 = 2,964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,849.23x = 17,773.28 × 2,964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,849.23x = 52,691,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,691,021.35/11,849.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.79

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