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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,329.96, 16,989.52 and 3,534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,329.96, 16,989.52 and 3,534.52 is: 5,300.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,329.96 : 16,989.52 = 3,534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,329.96/16,989.52 = 3,534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,329.96x = 16,989.52 × 3,534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,329.96x = 60,049,798.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,049,798.23/11,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,300.09

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