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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,711.98, 17,570.54 and 3,392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,711.98, 17,570.54 and 3,392.34 is: 5,089.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,711.98 : 17,570.54 = 3,392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,711.98/17,570.54 = 3,392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,711.98x = 17,570.54 × 3,392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,711.98x = 59,605,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,605,140.85/11,711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.25

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