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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,670.26, 17,505.38 and 3,462.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,670.26, 17,505.38 and 3,462.26 is: 5,193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,670.26 : 17,505.38 = 3,462.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,670.26/17,505.38 = 3,462.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,670.26x = 17,505.38 × 3,462.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,670.26x = 60,608,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,608,176.96/11,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.39

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