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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.15, 17,485.07 and 3,338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.15, 17,485.07 and 3,338.27 is: 5,005.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.15 : 17,485.07 = 3,338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.15/17,485.07 = 3,338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.15x = 17,485.07 × 3,338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.15x = 58,369,867.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,369,867.94/11,660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.93

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