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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,187.92, 16,784.58 and 3,396.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,187.92, 16,784.58 and 3,396.26 is: 5,095.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,187.92 : 16,784.58 = 3,396.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,187.92/16,784.58 = 3,396.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,187.92x = 16,784.58 × 3,396.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,187.92x = 57,004,797.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,004,797.67/11,187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.21

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