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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,666.89, 17,501.21 and 3,346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,666.89, 17,501.21 and 3,346.84 is: 5,020.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,666.89 : 17,501.21 = 3,346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,666.89/17,501.21 = 3,346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,666.89x = 17,501.21 × 3,346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,666.89x = 58,573,645.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,573,645.44/11,666.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.50

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