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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,662.89, 17,493.89 and 3,342.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,662.89, 17,493.89 and 3,342.89 is: 5,014.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,662.89 : 17,493.89 = 3,342.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,662.89/17,493.89 = 3,342.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,662.89x = 17,493.89 × 3,342.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,662.89x = 58,480,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,480,045.76/11,662.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.20

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