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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,194.60, 16,791.90 and 3,403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,194.60, 16,791.90 and 3,403.40 is: 5,105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,194.60 : 16,791.90 = 3,403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,194.60/16,791.90 = 3,403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,194.60x = 16,791.90 × 3,403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,194.60x = 57,149,552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,149,552.46/11,194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.10

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