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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,674.88, 17,513.20 and 3,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,674.88, 17,513.20 and 3,354.84 is: 5,032.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,674.88 : 17,513.20 = 3,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,674.88/17,513.20 = 3,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,674.88x = 17,513.20 × 3,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,674.88x = 58,753,983.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,753,983.89/11,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.51

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