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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305.08, 16,959.24 and 3,514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305.08, 16,959.24 and 3,514.50 is: 5,272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305.08 : 16,959.24 = 3,514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305.08/16,959.24 = 3,514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305.08x = 16,959.24 × 3,514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305.08x = 59,603,248.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,603,248.98/11,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,272.25

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