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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,322.55, 16,981.90 and 3,530.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,322.55, 16,981.90 and 3,530.75 is: 5,295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,322.55 : 16,981.90 = 3,530.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,322.55/16,981.90 = 3,530.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,322.55x = 16,981.90 × 3,530.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,322.55x = 59,958,843.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,958,843.43/11,322.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,295.52

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