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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,370.92, 17,055.04 and 3,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,370.92, 17,055.04 and 3,051.60 is: 4,577.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,370.92 : 17,055.04 = 3,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,370.92/17,055.04 = 3,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,370.92x = 17,055.04 × 3,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,370.92x = 52,045,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,045,160.06/11,370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.04

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