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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,335.92, 17,004.60 and 3,015.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,335.92, 17,004.60 and 3,015.80 is: 4,523.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,335.92 : 17,004.60 = 3,015.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,335.92/17,004.60 = 3,015.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,335.92x = 17,004.60 × 3,015.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,335.92x = 51,282,472.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,282,472.68/11,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.89

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