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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305.96, 16,958.94 and 3,512.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305.96, 16,958.94 and 3,512.68 is: 5,269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305.96 : 16,958.94 = 3,512.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305.96/16,958.94 = 3,512.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305.96x = 16,958.94 × 3,512.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305.96x = 59,571,329.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,571,329.36/11,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,269.02

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