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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,651.46, 17,475.98 and 3,330.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,651.46, 17,475.98 and 3,330.95 is: 4,996.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,651.46 : 17,475.98 = 3,330.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,651.46/17,475.98 = 3,330.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,651.46x = 17,475.98 × 3,330.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,651.46x = 58,211,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,211,511.55/11,651.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.07

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