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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,498.46, 17,249.48 and 3,708.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,498.46, 17,249.48 and 3,708.06 is: 5,562.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,498.46 : 17,249.48 = 3,708.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,498.46/17,249.48 = 3,708.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,498.46x = 17,249.48 × 3,708.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,498.46x = 63,962,106.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,962,106.81/11,498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.67

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