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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,586.88, 17,380.30 and 3,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,586.88, 17,380.30 and 3,266.88 is: 4,900.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,586.88 : 17,380.30 = 3,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,586.88/17,380.30 = 3,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,586.88x = 17,380.30 × 3,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,586.88x = 56,779,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,779,354.46/11,586.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.31

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