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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,189.73, 16,787.03 and 3,399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,189.73, 16,787.03 and 3,399.15 is: 5,099.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,189.73 : 16,787.03 = 3,399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,189.73/16,787.03 = 3,399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,189.73x = 16,787.03 × 3,399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,189.73x = 57,061,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,061,633.02/11,189.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.46

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