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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.96, 16,948.44 and 3,507.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.96, 16,948.44 and 3,507.77 is: 5,261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.96 : 16,948.44 = 3,507.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.96/16,948.44 = 3,507.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.96x = 16,948.44 × 3,507.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.96x = 59,451,271.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,451,271.75/11,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.66

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