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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,644.24, 17,466.99 and 3,323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,644.24, 17,466.99 and 3,323.62 is: 4,985.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,644.24 : 17,466.99 = 3,323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,644.24/17,466.99 = 3,323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,644.24x = 17,466.99 × 3,323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,644.24x = 58,053,637.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,053,637.30/11,644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.61

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