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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,330.96, 16,991.02 and 3,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,330.96, 16,991.02 and 3,535.52 is: 5,301.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,330.96 : 16,991.02 = 3,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,330.96/16,991.02 = 3,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,330.96x = 16,991.02 × 3,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,330.96x = 60,072,091.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,072,091.03/11,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,301.59

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