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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,196.33, 16,793.88 and 3,404.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,196.33, 16,793.88 and 3,404.53 is: 5,106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,196.33 : 16,793.88 = 3,404.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,196.33/16,793.88 = 3,404.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,196.33x = 16,793.88 × 3,404.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,196.33x = 57,175,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,175,276.50/11,196.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.61

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