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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,289.72, 16,935.06 and 3,498.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,289.72, 16,935.06 and 3,498.36 is: 5,247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,289.72 : 16,935.06 = 3,498.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,289.72/16,935.06 = 3,498.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,289.72x = 16,935.06 × 3,498.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,289.72x = 59,244,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,244,936.50/11,289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.69

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