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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,191.80, 16,785.48 and 3,398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,191.80, 16,785.48 and 3,398.76 is: 5,097.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,191.80 : 16,785.48 = 3,398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,191.80/16,785.48 = 3,398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,191.80x = 16,785.48 × 3,398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,191.80x = 57,049,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,049,818.00/11,191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,097.47

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