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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,544.20, 17,316.81 and 3,538.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,544.20, 17,316.81 and 3,538.39 is: 5,307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,544.20 : 17,316.81 = 3,538.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,544.20/17,316.81 = 3,538.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,544.20x = 17,316.81 × 3,538.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,544.20x = 61,273,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,273,627.34/11,544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,307.74

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