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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,667.96, 17,502.12 and 3,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,667.96, 17,502.12 and 3,348.72 is: 5,023.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,667.96 : 17,502.12 = 3,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,667.96/17,502.12 = 3,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,667.96x = 17,502.12 × 3,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,667.96x = 58,609,699.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,609,699.29/11,667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.13

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