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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,290.08, 16,936.76 and 3,499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,290.08, 16,936.76 and 3,499.52 is: 5,249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,290.08 : 16,936.76 = 3,499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,290.08/16,936.76 = 3,499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,290.08x = 16,936.76 × 3,499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,290.08x = 59,270,530.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,270,530.36/11,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,249.79

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