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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,780.17, 17,670.28 and 3,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,780.17, 17,670.28 and 3,015.16 is: 4,522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,780.17 : 17,670.28 = 3,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,780.17/17,670.28 = 3,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,780.17x = 17,670.28 × 3,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,780.17x = 53,278,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,278,721.44/11,780.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.75

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