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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,607.48, 17,414.10 and 3,399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,607.48, 17,414.10 and 3,399.48 is: 5,100.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,607.48 : 17,414.10 = 3,399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,607.48/17,414.10 = 3,399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,607.48x = 17,414.10 × 3,399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,607.48x = 59,198,884.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,198,884.67/11,607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,100.06

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