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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,647.48, 17,469.94 and 3,326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,647.48, 17,469.94 and 3,326.96 is: 4,990.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,647.48 : 17,469.94 = 3,326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,647.48/17,469.94 = 3,326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,647.48x = 17,469.94 × 3,326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,647.48x = 58,121,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,121,791.58/11,647.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.07

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