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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,676.70, 17,513.16 and 3,354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,676.70, 17,513.16 and 3,354.82 is: 5,031.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,676.70 : 17,513.16 = 3,354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,676.70/17,513.16 = 3,354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,676.70x = 17,513.16 × 3,354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,676.70x = 58,753,560.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,753,560.45/11,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.69

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