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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,670.08, 17,498.64 and 3,874.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,670.08, 17,498.64 and 3,874.64 is: 5,809.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,670.08 : 17,498.64 = 3,874.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,670.08/17,498.64 = 3,874.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,670.08x = 17,498.64 × 3,874.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,670.08x = 67,800,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,800,930.49/11,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,809.81

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