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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305.38, 16,952.58 and 3,907.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305.38, 16,952.58 and 3,907.24 is: 5,858.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305.38 : 16,952.58 = 3,907.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305.38/16,952.58 = 3,907.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305.38x = 16,952.58 × 3,907.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305.38x = 66,237,798.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,237,798.68/11,305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.96

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