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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,653.97, 17,481.49 and 3,335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,653.97, 17,481.49 and 3,335.18 is: 5,002.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,653.97 : 17,481.49 = 3,335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,653.97/17,481.49 = 3,335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,653.97x = 17,481.49 × 3,335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,653.97x = 58,303,820.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,303,820.07/11,653.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.92

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