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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.78, 16,947.36 and 3,507.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.78, 16,947.36 and 3,507.39 is: 5,260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.78 : 16,947.36 = 3,507.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.78/16,947.36 = 3,507.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.78x = 16,947.36 × 3,507.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.78x = 59,441,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,441,000.99/11,298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.83

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