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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,666.61, 17,494.74 and 3,344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,666.61, 17,494.74 and 3,344.73 is: 5,015.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,666.61 : 17,494.74 = 3,344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,666.61/17,494.74 = 3,344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,666.61x = 17,494.74 × 3,344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,666.61x = 58,515,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,515,181.72/11,666.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.61

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