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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,189.93, 16,786.13 and 3,799.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,189.93, 16,786.13 and 3,799.71 is: 5,699.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,189.93 : 16,786.13 = 3,799.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,189.93/16,786.13 = 3,799.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,189.93x = 16,786.13 × 3,799.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,189.93x = 63,782,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,782,407.02/11,189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.99

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