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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,311.04, 16,968.72 and 3,519.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,311.04, 16,968.72 and 3,519.56 is: 5,280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,311.04 : 16,968.72 = 3,519.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,311.04/16,968.72 = 3,519.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,311.04x = 16,968.72 × 3,519.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,311.04x = 59,722,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,722,428.16/11,311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,280.01

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