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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,860.38, 17,791.65 and 3,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,860.38, 17,791.65 and 3,095.28 is: 4,643.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,860.38 : 17,791.65 = 3,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,860.38/17,791.65 = 3,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,860.38x = 17,791.65 × 3,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,860.38x = 55,070,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,070,138.41/11,860.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.20

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