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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,716.49, 17,572.02 and 3,394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,716.49, 17,572.02 and 3,394.62 is: 5,091.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,716.49 : 17,572.02 = 3,394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,716.49/17,572.02 = 3,394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,716.49x = 17,572.02 × 3,394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,716.49x = 59,650,330.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,650,330.53/11,716.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.15

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