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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,667.76, 17,499.99 and 3,348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,667.76, 17,499.99 and 3,348.49 is: 5,022.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,667.76 : 17,499.99 = 3,348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,667.76/17,499.99 = 3,348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,667.76x = 17,499.99 × 3,348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,667.76x = 58,598,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,598,454.02/11,667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.26

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