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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,529.48, 17,295.34 and 3,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,529.48, 17,295.34 and 3,095.88 is: 4,644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,529.48 : 17,295.34 = 3,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,529.48/17,295.34 = 3,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,529.48x = 17,295.34 × 3,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,529.48x = 53,544,297.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,544,297.20/11,529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.12

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