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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.20, 17,010.66 and 3,946.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.20, 17,010.66 and 3,946.58 is: 5,915.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.20 : 17,010.66 = 3,946.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.20/17,010.66 = 3,946.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.20x = 17,010.66 × 3,946.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.20x = 67,133,930.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,133,930.54/11,348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,915.82

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