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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,675.82, 17,516.48 and 3,355.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,675.82, 17,516.48 and 3,355.62 is: 5,034.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,675.82 : 17,516.48 = 3,355.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,675.82/17,516.48 = 3,355.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,675.82x = 17,516.48 × 3,355.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,675.82x = 58,778,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,778,650.62/11,675.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.22

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