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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,708.62, 17,560.28 and 3,386.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,708.62, 17,560.28 and 3,386.77 is: 5,079.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,708.62 : 17,560.28 = 3,386.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,708.62/17,560.28 = 3,386.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,708.62x = 17,560.28 × 3,386.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,708.62x = 59,472,524.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,472,524.76/11,708.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.38

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