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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,669.89, 17,499.57 and 3,348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,669.89, 17,499.57 and 3,348.02 is: 5,020.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,669.89 : 17,499.57 = 3,348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,669.89/17,499.57 = 3,348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,669.89x = 17,499.57 × 3,348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,669.89x = 58,588,810.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,588,810.30/11,669.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.51

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