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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,667.06, 17,496.99 and 3,344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,667.06, 17,496.99 and 3,344.84 is: 5,016.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,667.06 : 17,496.99 = 3,344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,667.06/17,496.99 = 3,344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,667.06x = 17,496.99 × 3,344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,667.06x = 58,524,544.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,524,544.55/11,667.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.22

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