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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,195.97, 16,794.36 and 3,699.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,195.97, 16,794.36 and 3,699.72 is: 5,549.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,195.97 : 16,794.36 = 3,699.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,195.97/16,794.36 = 3,699.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,195.97x = 16,794.36 × 3,699.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,195.97x = 62,134,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,134,429.58/11,195.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,549.71

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