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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,661.92, 17,493.49 and 3,341.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,661.92, 17,493.49 and 3,341.15 is: 5,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,661.92 : 17,493.49 = 3,341.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,661.92/17,493.49 = 3,341.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,661.92x = 17,493.49 × 3,341.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,661.92x = 58,448,356.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,448,356.42/11,661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.90

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