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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,317.96, 16,977.84 and 3,526.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,317.96, 16,977.84 and 3,526.84 is: 5,290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,317.96 : 16,977.84 = 3,526.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,317.96/16,977.84 = 3,526.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,317.96x = 16,977.84 × 3,526.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,317.96x = 59,878,125.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,878,125.23/11,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.54

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