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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,307.72, 16,964.46 and 3,516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,307.72, 16,964.46 and 3,516.60 is: 5,275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,307.72 : 16,964.46 = 3,516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,307.72/16,964.46 = 3,516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,307.72x = 16,964.46 × 3,516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,307.72x = 59,657,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,657,220.04/11,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.80

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