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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,711.87, 17,565.06 and 3,389.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,711.87, 17,565.06 and 3,389.66 is: 5,083.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,711.87 : 17,565.06 = 3,389.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,711.87/17,565.06 = 3,389.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,711.87x = 17,565.06 × 3,389.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,711.87x = 59,539,493.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,539,493.45/11,711.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.69

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