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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,189.79, 16,794.77 and 7,298.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,189.79, 16,794.77 and 7,298.91 is: 10,954.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,189.79 : 16,794.77 = 7,298.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,189.79/16,794.77 = 7,298.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,189.79x = 16,794.77 × 7,298.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,189.79x = 122,583,478.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,583,478.21/11,189.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.94

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