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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.70, 16,998.12 and 3,541.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.70, 16,998.12 and 3,541.50 is: 5,311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.70 : 16,998.12 = 3,541.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.70/16,998.12 = 3,541.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.70x = 16,998.12 × 3,541.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.70x = 60,198,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,198,841.98/11,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.49

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