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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,675.88, 17,514.70 and 3,355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,675.88, 17,514.70 and 3,355.84 is: 5,034.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,675.88 : 17,514.70 = 3,355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,675.88/17,514.70 = 3,355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,675.88x = 17,514.70 × 3,355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,675.88x = 58,776,530.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,776,530.85/11,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.01

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