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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,674.42, 17,509.06 and 3,352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,674.42, 17,509.06 and 3,352.59 is: 5,028.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,674.42 : 17,509.06 = 3,352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,674.42/17,509.06 = 3,352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,674.42x = 17,509.06 × 3,352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,674.42x = 58,700,699.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,700,699.47/11,674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,028.15

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