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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,560.08, 17,340.09 and 2,795.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,560.08, 17,340.09 and 2,795.01 is: 4,192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,560.08 : 17,340.09 = 2,795.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,560.08/17,340.09 = 2,795.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,560.08x = 17,340.09 × 2,795.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,560.08x = 48,465,649.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,465,649.44/11,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.50

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