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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,304.20, 16,958.46 and 3,513.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,304.20, 16,958.46 and 3,513.08 is: 5,270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,304.20 : 16,958.46 = 3,513.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,304.20/16,958.46 = 3,513.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,304.20x = 16,958.46 × 3,513.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,304.20x = 59,576,426.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,576,426.66/11,304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,270.29

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