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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,295.18, 16,940.94 and 3,503.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,295.18, 16,940.94 and 3,503.38 is: 5,254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,295.18 : 16,940.94 = 3,503.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,295.18/16,940.94 = 3,503.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,295.18x = 16,940.94 × 3,503.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,295.18x = 59,350,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,350,550.38/11,295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.50

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