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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,675.31, 17,515.74 and 3,355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,675.31, 17,515.74 and 3,355.13 is: 5,033.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,675.31 : 17,515.74 = 3,355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,675.31/17,515.74 = 3,355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,675.31x = 17,515.74 × 3,355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,675.31x = 58,767,497.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,767,497.17/11,675.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.48

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