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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,934.96, 17,901.04 and 3,170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,934.96, 17,901.04 and 3,170.55 is: 4,755.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,934.96 : 17,901.04 = 3,170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,934.96/17,901.04 = 3,170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,934.96x = 17,901.04 × 3,170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,934.96x = 56,756,142.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,756,142.37/11,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.45

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