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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,499.92, 17,249.24 and 3,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,499.92, 17,249.24 and 3,180 is: 4,769.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,499.92 : 17,249.24 = 3,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,499.92/17,249.24 = 3,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,499.92x = 17,249.24 × 3,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,499.92x = 54,852,583.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,852,583.20/11,499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.82

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