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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,194.24, 16,791.72 and 3,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,194.24, 16,791.72 and 3,403 is: 5,104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,194.24 : 16,791.72 = 3,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,194.24/16,791.72 = 3,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,194.24x = 16,791.72 × 3,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,194.24x = 57,142,223.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,142,223.16/11,194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.61

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