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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,673.57, 17,511.35 and 3,354.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,673.57, 17,511.35 and 3,354.27 is: 5,031.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,673.57 : 17,511.35 = 3,354.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,673.57/17,511.35 = 3,354.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,673.57x = 17,511.35 × 3,354.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,673.57x = 58,737,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,737,779.19/11,673.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.69

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