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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,669.33, 17,498.72 and 3,347.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,669.33, 17,498.72 and 3,347.45 is: 5,019.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,669.33 : 17,498.72 = 3,347.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,669.33/17,498.72 = 3,347.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,669.33x = 17,498.72 × 3,347.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,669.33x = 58,576,142.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,576,142.38/11,669.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.67

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