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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,322.30, 16,983.45 and 3,531.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,322.30, 16,983.45 and 3,531.90 is: 5,297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,322.30 : 16,983.45 = 3,531.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,322.30/16,983.45 = 3,531.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,322.30x = 16,983.45 × 3,531.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,322.30x = 59,983,847.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,983,847.06/11,322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,297.85

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