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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,606.07, 17,409.84 and 3,286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,606.07, 17,409.84 and 3,286.74 is: 4,930.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,606.07 : 17,409.84 = 3,286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,606.07/17,409.84 = 3,286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,606.07x = 17,409.84 × 3,286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,606.07x = 57,221,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,221,698.22/11,606.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.33

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