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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,299.30, 16,948.77 and 3,508.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,299.30, 16,948.77 and 3,508.12 is: 5,262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,299.30 : 16,948.77 = 3,508.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,299.30/16,948.77 = 3,508.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,299.30x = 16,948.77 × 3,508.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,299.30x = 59,458,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,458,319.01/11,299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,262.12

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