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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,650.09, 17,473.91 and 3,329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,650.09, 17,473.91 and 3,329.56 is: 4,993.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,650.09 : 17,473.91 = 3,329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,650.09/17,473.91 = 3,329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,650.09x = 17,473.91 × 3,329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,650.09x = 58,180,431.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,180,431.78/11,650.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.99

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