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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,195.29, 16,792.89 and 3,297.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,195.29, 16,792.89 and 3,297.97 is: 4,946.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,195.29 : 16,792.89 = 3,297.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,195.29/16,792.89 = 3,297.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,195.29x = 16,792.89 × 3,297.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,195.29x = 55,382,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,382,456.06/11,195.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.94

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