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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,707.79, 17,560.33 and 2,942.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,707.79, 17,560.33 and 2,942.03 is: 4,412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,707.79 : 17,560.33 = 2,942.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,707.79/17,560.33 = 2,942.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,707.79x = 17,560.33 × 2,942.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,707.79x = 51,663,054.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,663,054.22/11,707.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.71

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