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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,411.92, 17,118.50 and 3,519.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,411.92, 17,118.50 and 3,519.87 is: 5,280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,411.92 : 17,118.50 = 3,519.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,411.92/17,118.50 = 3,519.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,411.92x = 17,118.50 × 3,519.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,411.92x = 60,254,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,254,894.60/11,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,280.00

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