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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,543.95, 17,316.44 and 3,538.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,543.95, 17,316.44 and 3,538.14 is: 5,307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,543.95 : 17,316.44 = 3,538.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,543.95/17,316.44 = 3,538.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,543.95x = 17,316.44 × 3,538.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,543.95x = 61,267,902.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,267,902.44/11,543.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,307.36

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