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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,629.96, 17,444.72 and 3,310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,629.96, 17,444.72 and 3,310.04 is: 4,965.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,629.96 : 17,444.72 = 3,310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,629.96/17,444.72 = 3,310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,629.96x = 17,444.72 × 3,310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,629.96x = 57,742,720.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,742,720.99/11,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.00

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