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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.99, 17,486.33 and 3,339.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.99, 17,486.33 and 3,339.11 is: 5,007.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.99 : 17,486.33 = 3,339.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.99/17,486.33 = 3,339.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.99x = 17,486.33 × 3,339.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.99x = 58,388,675.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,388,675.24/11,660.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.18

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