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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,196.28, 16,794.96 and 3,405.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,196.28, 16,794.96 and 3,405.16 is: 5,107.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,196.28 : 16,794.96 = 3,405.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,196.28/16,794.96 = 3,405.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,196.28x = 16,794.96 × 3,405.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,196.28x = 57,189,525.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,189,525.99/11,196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.90

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