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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,672.58, 17,506.44 and 3,350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,672.58, 17,506.44 and 3,350.75 is: 5,025.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,672.58 : 17,506.44 = 3,350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,672.58/17,506.44 = 3,350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,672.58x = 17,506.44 × 3,350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,672.58x = 58,659,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,659,616.30/11,672.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,025.42

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