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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,664.68, 17,493.43 and 3,342.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,664.68, 17,493.43 and 3,342.46 is: 5,012.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,664.68 : 17,493.43 = 3,342.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,664.68/17,493.43 = 3,342.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,664.68x = 17,493.43 × 3,342.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,664.68x = 58,471,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,471,125.42/11,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.67

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