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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,674.57, 17,512.85 and 3,355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,674.57, 17,512.85 and 3,355.27 is: 5,033.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,674.57 : 17,512.85 = 3,355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,674.57/17,512.85 = 3,355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,674.57x = 17,512.85 × 3,355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,674.57x = 58,760,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,760,340.22/11,674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.19

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