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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,664.99, 17,493.89 and 3,342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,664.99, 17,493.89 and 3,342.77 is: 5,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,664.99 : 17,493.89 = 3,342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,664.99/17,493.89 = 3,342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,664.99x = 17,493.89 × 3,342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,664.99x = 58,478,102.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,478,102.77/11,664.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.13

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