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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,735.28, 17,602.95 and 2,970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,735.28, 17,602.95 and 2,970.20 is: 4,455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,735.28 : 17,602.95 = 2,970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,735.28/17,602.95 = 2,970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,735.28x = 17,602.95 × 2,970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,735.28x = 52,284,194.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,284,194.08/11,735.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.30

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