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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,766.41, 17,647.78 and 3,444.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,766.41, 17,647.78 and 3,444.47 is: 5,166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,766.41 : 17,647.78 = 3,444.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,766.41/17,647.78 = 3,444.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,766.41x = 17,647.78 × 3,444.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,766.41x = 60,787,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,787,248.78/11,766.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,166.17

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