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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.72, 16,947.08 and 3,506.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.72, 16,947.08 and 3,506.36 is: 5,259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.72 : 16,947.08 = 3,506.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.72/16,947.08 = 3,506.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.72x = 16,947.08 × 3,506.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.72x = 59,422,563.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,422,563.43/11,297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,259.70

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