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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,307.33, 16,962.62 and 3,516.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,307.33, 16,962.62 and 3,516.75 is: 5,275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,307.33 : 16,962.62 = 3,516.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,307.33/16,962.62 = 3,516.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,307.33x = 16,962.62 × 3,516.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,307.33x = 59,653,276.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,653,276.30/11,307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.63

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