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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,194.96, 16,792.56 and 3,403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,194.96, 16,792.56 and 3,403.84 is: 5,105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,194.96 : 16,792.56 = 3,403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,194.96/16,792.56 = 3,403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,194.96x = 16,792.56 × 3,403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,194.96x = 57,159,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,159,187.43/11,194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.80

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