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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,332.29, 16,998.43 and 3,541.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,332.29, 16,998.43 and 3,541.10 is: 5,311.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,332.29 : 16,998.43 = 3,541.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,332.29/16,998.43 = 3,541.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,332.29x = 16,998.43 × 3,541.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,332.29x = 60,193,194.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,193,194.70/11,332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.65

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