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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,750.16, 17,625.27 and 2,985.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,750.16, 17,625.27 and 2,985.06 is: 4,477.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,750.16 : 17,625.27 = 2,985.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,750.16/17,625.27 = 2,985.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,750.16x = 17,625.27 × 2,985.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,750.16x = 52,612,488.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,612,488.47/11,750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.60

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