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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,666.08, 17,498.04 and 4,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,666.08, 17,498.04 and 4,270.24 is: 6,404.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,666.08 : 17,498.04 = 4,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,666.08/17,498.04 = 4,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,666.08x = 17,498.04 × 4,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,666.08x = 74,720,830.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,720,830.33/11,666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,404.96

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