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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,682.39, 17,522.97 and 3,362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,682.39, 17,522.97 and 3,362.07 is: 5,042.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,682.39 : 17,522.97 = 3,362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,682.39/17,522.97 = 3,362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,682.39x = 17,522.97 × 3,362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,682.39x = 58,913,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,913,504.85/11,682.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.93

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