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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,548.64, 17,325.52 and 3,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,548.64, 17,325.52 and 3,340 is: 5,010.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,548.64 : 17,325.52 = 3,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,548.64/17,325.52 = 3,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,548.64x = 17,325.52 × 3,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,548.64x = 57,867,236.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,867,236.80/11,548.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.74

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