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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.14, 17,485.08 and 3,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.14, 17,485.08 and 3,338.26 is: 5,005.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.14 : 17,485.08 = 3,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.14/17,485.08 = 3,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.14x = 17,485.08 × 3,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.14x = 58,369,743.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,369,743.16/11,660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.92

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