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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,760.93, 17,637.48 and 3,441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,760.93, 17,637.48 and 3,441.42 is: 5,160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,760.93 : 17,637.48 = 3,441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,760.93/17,637.48 = 3,441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,760.93x = 17,637.48 × 3,441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,760.93x = 60,697,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,697,976.42/11,760.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.98

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