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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,580.64, 17,371.04 and 3,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,580.64, 17,371.04 and 3,261.44 is: 4,892.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,580.64 : 17,371.04 = 3,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,580.64/17,371.04 = 3,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,580.64x = 17,371.04 × 3,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,580.64x = 56,654,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,654,604.70/11,580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.18

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