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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,708.46, 17,560.06 and 3,386.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,708.46, 17,560.06 and 3,386.62 is: 5,079.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,708.46 : 17,560.06 = 3,386.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,708.46/17,560.06 = 3,386.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,708.46x = 17,560.06 × 3,386.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,708.46x = 59,469,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,469,250.40/11,708.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.17

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