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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,321.26, 16,981.62 and 3,529.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,321.26, 16,981.62 and 3,529.87 is: 5,294.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,321.26 : 16,981.62 = 3,529.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,321.26/16,981.62 = 3,529.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,321.26x = 16,981.62 × 3,529.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,321.26x = 59,942,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,942,855.30/11,321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,294.72

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