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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,464.39, 17,199.05 and 3,566.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,464.39, 17,199.05 and 3,566.76 is: 5,350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,464.39 : 17,199.05 = 3,566.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,464.39/17,199.05 = 3,566.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,464.39x = 17,199.05 × 3,566.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,464.39x = 61,344,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,344,883.58/11,464.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.91

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