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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,670.15, 17,502.83 and 3,348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,670.15, 17,502.83 and 3,348.32 is: 5,021.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,670.15 : 17,502.83 = 3,348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,670.15/17,502.83 = 3,348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,670.15x = 17,502.83 × 3,348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,670.15x = 58,604,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,604,971.49/11,670.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.78

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