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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,780.22, 17,670.24 and 3,015.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,780.22, 17,670.24 and 3,015.12 is: 4,522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,780.22 : 17,670.24 = 3,015.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,780.22/17,670.24 = 3,015.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,780.22x = 17,670.24 × 3,015.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,780.22x = 53,277,894.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,277,894.03/11,780.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.66

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