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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,686.54, 17,529.97 and 3,366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,686.54, 17,529.97 and 3,366.70 is: 5,050.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,686.54 : 17,529.97 = 3,366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,686.54/17,529.97 = 3,366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,686.54x = 17,529.97 × 3,366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,686.54x = 59,018,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,018,150.00/11,686.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.10

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