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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,321.25, 16,982.82 and 3,530.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,321.25, 16,982.82 and 3,530.07 is: 5,295.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,321.25 : 16,982.82 = 3,530.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,321.25/16,982.82 = 3,530.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,321.25x = 16,982.82 × 3,530.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,321.25x = 59,950,543.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,950,543.40/11,321.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,295.40

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