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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,950.06, 17,925.05 and 3,065.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,950.06, 17,925.05 and 3,065.38 is: 4,598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,950.06 : 17,925.05 = 3,065.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,950.06/17,925.05 = 3,065.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,950.06x = 17,925.05 × 3,065.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,950.06x = 54,947,089.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,947,089.77/11,950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.06

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