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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.58, 17,359.02 and 3,780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.58, 17,359.02 and 3,780 is: 5,671.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.58 : 17,359.02 = 3,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.58/17,359.02 = 3,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.58x = 17,359.02 × 3,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.58x = 65,617,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,617,095.60/11,570.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,671.03

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