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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,317.29, 16,975.89 and 3,526.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,317.29, 16,975.89 and 3,526.11 is: 5,289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,317.29 : 16,975.89 = 3,526.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,317.29/16,975.89 = 3,526.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,317.29x = 16,975.89 × 3,526.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,317.29x = 59,858,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,858,855.49/11,317.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289.15

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