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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,480.49, 17,219.72 and 3,160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,480.49, 17,219.72 and 3,160.24 is: 4,740.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,480.49 : 17,219.72 = 3,160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,480.49/17,219.72 = 3,160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,480.49x = 17,219.72 × 3,160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,480.49x = 54,418,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,418,412.78/11,480.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.08

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