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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,664.85, 17,492.12 and 3,342.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,664.85, 17,492.12 and 3,342.97 is: 5,012.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,664.85 : 17,492.12 = 3,342.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,664.85/17,492.12 = 3,342.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,664.85x = 17,492.12 × 3,342.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,664.85x = 58,475,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,475,682.88/11,664.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.98

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