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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,666.14, 17,493.94 and 3,344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,666.14, 17,493.94 and 3,344.26 is: 5,014.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,666.14 : 17,493.94 = 3,344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,666.14/17,493.94 = 3,344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,666.14x = 17,493.94 × 3,344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,666.14x = 58,504,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,504,283.78/11,666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.88

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