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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,705.37, 17,558.06 and 2,940.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,705.37, 17,558.06 and 2,940.29 is: 4,410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,705.37 : 17,558.06 = 2,940.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,705.37/17,558.06 = 2,940.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,705.37x = 17,558.06 × 2,940.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,705.37x = 51,625,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,625,685.75/11,705.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.43

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