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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,313.28, 16,967.04 and 3,518.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,313.28, 16,967.04 and 3,518.08 is: 5,276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,313.28 : 16,967.04 = 3,518.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,313.28/16,967.04 = 3,518.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,313.28x = 16,967.04 × 3,518.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,313.28x = 59,691,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,691,404.08/11,313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,276.22

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