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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,706.11, 17,558.65 and 3,385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,706.11, 17,558.65 and 3,385.94 is: 5,078.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,706.11 : 17,558.65 = 3,385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,706.11/17,558.65 = 3,385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,706.11x = 17,558.65 × 3,385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,706.11x = 59,452,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,452,535.38/11,706.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.76

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