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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,705.28, 17,558.46 and 2,940.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,705.28, 17,558.46 and 2,940.27 is: 4,410.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,705.28 : 17,558.46 = 2,940.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,705.28/17,558.46 = 2,940.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,705.28x = 17,558.46 × 2,940.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,705.28x = 51,626,613.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,626,613.18/11,705.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.54

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