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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,770.29, 17,655.63 and 3,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,770.29, 17,655.63 and 3,005.28 is: 4,507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,770.29 : 17,655.63 = 3,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,770.29/17,655.63 = 3,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,770.29x = 17,655.63 × 3,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,770.29x = 53,060,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,060,111.73/11,770.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.97

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