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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,329.44, 16,996.56 and 3,538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,329.44, 16,996.56 and 3,538.84 is: 5,309.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,329.44 : 16,996.56 = 3,538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,329.44/16,996.56 = 3,538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,329.44x = 16,996.56 × 3,538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,329.44x = 60,148,106.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,148,106.39/11,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,309.01

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