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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,705.08, 17,555.02 and 3,383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,705.08, 17,555.02 and 3,383.28 is: 5,074.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,705.08 : 17,555.02 = 3,383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,705.08/17,555.02 = 3,383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,705.08x = 17,555.02 × 3,383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,705.08x = 59,393,548.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,393,548.07/11,705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.17

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