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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,377.92, 17,066.72 and 3,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,377.92, 17,066.72 and 3,057.68 is: 4,586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,377.92 : 17,066.72 = 3,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,377.92/17,066.72 = 3,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,377.92x = 17,066.72 × 3,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,377.92x = 52,184,568.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,184,568.41/11,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.48

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