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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,325.73, 16,987.99 and 3,533.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,325.73, 16,987.99 and 3,533.65 is: 5,300.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,325.73 : 16,987.99 = 3,533.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,325.73/16,987.99 = 3,533.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,325.73x = 16,987.99 × 3,533.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,325.73x = 60,029,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,029,610.86/11,325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,300.29

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