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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,194.62, 16,797.81 and 4,958.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,194.62, 16,797.81 and 4,958.94 is: 7,441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,194.62 : 16,797.81 = 4,958.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,194.62/16,797.81 = 4,958.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,194.62x = 16,797.81 × 4,958.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,194.62x = 83,299,331.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,299,331.92/11,194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.01

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