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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,860.08, 17,791.17 and 3,095.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,860.08, 17,791.17 and 3,095.07 is: 4,642.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,860.08 : 17,791.17 = 3,095.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,860.08/17,791.17 = 3,095.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,860.08x = 17,791.17 × 3,095.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,860.08x = 55,064,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,064,916.53/11,860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.88

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