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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,607.50, 17,414.14 and 3,399.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,607.50, 17,414.14 and 3,399.50 is: 5,100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,607.50 : 17,414.14 = 3,399.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,607.50/17,414.14 = 3,399.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,607.50x = 17,414.14 × 3,399.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,607.50x = 59,199,368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,199,368.93/11,607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,100.10

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