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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,614.46, 17,421.68 and 3,294.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,614.46, 17,421.68 and 3,294.55 is: 4,941.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,614.46 : 17,421.68 = 3,294.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,614.46/17,421.68 = 3,294.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,614.46x = 17,421.68 × 3,294.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,614.46x = 57,396,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,396,595.84/11,614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.82

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