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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,666.23, 17,499.31 and 3,346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,666.23, 17,499.31 and 3,346.04 is: 5,019.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,666.23 : 17,499.31 = 3,346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,666.23/17,499.31 = 3,346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,666.23x = 17,499.31 × 3,346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,666.23x = 58,553,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,553,426.62/11,666.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.05

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