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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,805.57, 17,705.52 and 3,483.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,805.57, 17,705.52 and 3,483.34 is: 5,224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,805.57 : 17,705.52 = 3,483.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,805.57/17,705.52 = 3,483.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,805.57x = 17,705.52 × 3,483.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,805.57x = 61,674,301.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,674,301.77/11,805.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.17

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