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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,316.36, 16,968.86 and 3,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,316.36, 16,968.86 and 3,524.16 is: 5,284.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,316.36 : 16,968.86 = 3,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,316.36/16,968.86 = 3,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,316.36x = 16,968.86 × 3,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,316.36x = 59,800,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,800,977.66/11,316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.47

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