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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.71, 17,485.91 and 3,338.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.71, 17,485.91 and 3,338.83 is: 5,006.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.71 : 17,485.91 = 3,338.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.71/17,485.91 = 3,338.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.71x = 17,485.91 × 3,338.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.71x = 58,382,516.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,382,516.25/11,660.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.77

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