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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,656, 17,486.96 and 3,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,656, 17,486.96 and 3,448 is: 5,172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,656 : 17,486.96 = 3,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,656/17,486.96 = 3,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,656x = 17,486.96 × 3,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,656x = 60,295,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,295,038.08/11,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.88

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