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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.69, 16,947.81 and 3,507.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.69, 16,947.81 and 3,507.48 is: 5,261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.69 : 16,947.81 = 3,507.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.69/16,947.81 = 3,507.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.69x = 16,947.81 × 3,507.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.69x = 59,444,104.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,444,104.62/11,298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.15

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