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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,313.08, 16,971.24 and 3,522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,313.08, 16,971.24 and 3,522.52 is: 5,284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,313.08 : 16,971.24 = 3,522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,313.08/16,971.24 = 3,522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,313.08x = 16,971.24 × 3,522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,313.08x = 59,781,532.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,781,532.32/11,313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.28

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