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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,309.58, 16,965.99 and 3,519.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,309.58, 16,965.99 and 3,519.18 is: 5,279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,309.58 : 16,965.99 = 3,519.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,309.58/16,965.99 = 3,519.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,309.58x = 16,965.99 × 3,519.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,309.58x = 59,706,372.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,706,372.69/11,309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.27

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