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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,760.46, 17,640.59 and 2,995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,760.46, 17,640.59 and 2,995.25 is: 4,492.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,760.46 : 17,640.59 = 2,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,760.46/17,640.59 = 2,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,760.46x = 17,640.59 × 2,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,760.46x = 52,837,874.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,837,874.02/11,760.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.84

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