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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,430.72, 17,145.88 and 3,110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,430.72, 17,145.88 and 3,110.60 is: 4,665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,430.72 : 17,145.88 = 3,110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,430.72/17,145.88 = 3,110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,430.72x = 17,145.88 × 3,110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,430.72x = 53,334,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,334,009.42/11,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.85

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