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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,760.34, 17,640.60 and 2,995.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,760.34, 17,640.60 and 2,995.26 is: 4,492.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,760.34 : 17,640.60 = 2,995.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,760.34/17,640.60 = 2,995.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,760.34x = 17,640.60 × 2,995.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,760.34x = 52,838,183.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,838,183.56/11,760.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.91

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