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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,675.28, 17,512.96 and 3,355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,675.28, 17,512.96 and 3,355.44 is: 5,033.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,675.28 : 17,512.96 = 3,355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,675.28/17,512.96 = 3,355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,675.28x = 17,512.96 × 3,355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,675.28x = 58,763,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,763,686.50/11,675.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.17

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