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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,327.83, 16,991.75 and 3,537.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,327.83, 16,991.75 and 3,537.31 is: 5,305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,327.83 : 16,991.75 = 3,537.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,327.83/16,991.75 = 3,537.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,327.83x = 16,991.75 × 3,537.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,327.83x = 60,105,087.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,105,087.19/11,327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,305.97

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