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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,292.72, 16,941.96 and 3,501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,292.72, 16,941.96 and 3,501.60 is: 5,253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,292.72 : 16,941.96 = 3,501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,292.72/16,941.96 = 3,501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,292.72x = 16,941.96 × 3,501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,292.72x = 59,323,967.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,323,967.14/11,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.29

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