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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,676.04, 17,511.42 and 3,356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,676.04, 17,511.42 and 3,356.02 is: 5,033.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,676.04 : 17,511.42 = 3,356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,676.04/17,511.42 = 3,356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,676.04x = 17,511.42 × 3,356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,676.04x = 58,768,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,768,675.75/11,676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.27

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