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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,313.58, 16,971.30 and 3,522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,313.58, 16,971.30 and 3,522.34 is: 5,283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,313.58 : 16,971.30 = 3,522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,313.58/16,971.30 = 3,522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,313.58x = 16,971.30 × 3,522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,313.58x = 59,778,688.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,778,688.84/11,313.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.80

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