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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,667.84, 17,502.60 and 3,347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,667.84, 17,502.60 and 3,347.52 is: 5,021.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,667.84 : 17,502.60 = 3,347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,667.84/17,502.60 = 3,347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,667.84x = 17,502.60 × 3,347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,667.84x = 58,590,303.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,590,303.55/11,667.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.52

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