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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,194.21, 16,791.69 and 3,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,194.21, 16,791.69 and 3,403 is: 5,104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,194.21 : 16,791.69 = 3,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,194.21/16,791.69 = 3,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,194.21x = 16,791.69 × 3,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,194.21x = 57,142,121.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,142,121.07/11,194.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.61

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