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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.23, 17,485.19 and 3,338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.23, 17,485.19 and 3,338.36 is: 5,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.23 : 17,485.19 = 3,338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.23/17,485.19 = 3,338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.23x = 17,485.19 × 3,338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.23x = 58,371,786.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,371,786.07/11,660.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.06

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