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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,312.64, 16,968.96 and 3,521.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,312.64, 16,968.96 and 3,521.46 is: 5,282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,312.64 : 16,968.96 = 3,521.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,312.64/16,968.96 = 3,521.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,312.64x = 16,968.96 × 3,521.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,312.64x = 59,755,513.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,755,513.88/11,312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.19

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