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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,664.62, 17,493.33 and 3,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,664.62, 17,493.33 and 3,342.40 is: 5,012.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,664.62 : 17,493.33 = 3,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,664.62/17,493.33 = 3,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,664.62x = 17,493.33 × 3,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,664.62x = 58,469,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,469,662.46/11,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.57

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