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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.72, 16,948.58 and 3,507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.72, 16,948.58 and 3,507.36 is: 5,261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.72 : 16,948.58 = 3,507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.72/16,948.58 = 3,507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.72x = 16,948.58 × 3,507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.72x = 59,444,771.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,444,771.55/11,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.20

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