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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,750.54, 17,626.28 and 2,985.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,750.54, 17,626.28 and 2,985.53 is: 4,478.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,750.54 : 17,626.28 = 2,985.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,750.54/17,626.28 = 2,985.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,750.54x = 17,626.28 × 2,985.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,750.54x = 52,623,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,623,684.67/11,750.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.41

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