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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,358.58, 17,037.72 and 2,925.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,358.58, 17,037.72 and 2,925.04 is: 4,387.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,358.58 : 17,037.72 = 2,925.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,358.58/17,037.72 = 2,925.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,358.58x = 17,037.72 × 2,925.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,358.58x = 49,835,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,835,962.60/11,358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.52

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