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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,189.60, 16,784.40 and 3,398.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,189.60, 16,784.40 and 3,398.80 is: 5,098.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,189.60 : 16,784.40 = 3,398.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,189.60/16,784.40 = 3,398.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,189.60x = 16,784.40 × 3,398.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,189.60x = 57,046,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,046,818.72/11,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.20

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