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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,346.62, 17,019.92 and 3,555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,346.62, 17,019.92 and 3,555.50 is: 5,333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,346.62 : 17,019.92 = 3,555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,346.62/17,019.92 = 3,555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,346.62x = 17,019.92 × 3,555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,346.62x = 60,514,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,514,249.35/11,346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.24

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