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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,710.58, 17,566.77 and 3,390.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,710.58, 17,566.77 and 3,390.71 is: 5,086.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,710.58 : 17,566.77 = 3,390.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,710.58/17,566.77 = 3,390.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,710.58x = 17,566.77 × 3,390.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,710.58x = 59,563,846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,563,846.40/11,710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.33

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