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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,708.91, 17,566.13 and 3,389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,708.91, 17,566.13 and 3,389.12 is: 5,084.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,708.91 : 17,566.13 = 3,389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,708.91/17,566.13 = 3,389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,708.91x = 17,566.13 × 3,389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,708.91x = 59,533,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,533,722.51/11,708.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.48

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