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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,188.91, 16,782.28 and 3,397.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,188.91, 16,782.28 and 3,397.79 is: 5,096.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,188.91 : 16,782.28 = 3,397.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,188.91/16,782.28 = 3,397.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,188.91x = 16,782.28 × 3,397.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,188.91x = 57,022,663.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,022,663.16/11,188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.36

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