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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,315.08, 16,974.24 and 3,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,315.08, 16,974.24 and 3,524.68 is: 5,287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,315.08 : 16,974.24 = 3,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,315.08/16,974.24 = 3,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,315.08x = 16,974.24 × 3,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,315.08x = 59,828,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,828,764.24/11,315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.52

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