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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,196.57, 16,798.66 and 4,955.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,196.57, 16,798.66 and 4,955.73 is: 7,435.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,196.57 : 16,798.66 = 4,955.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,196.57/16,798.66 = 4,955.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,196.57x = 16,798.66 × 4,955.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,196.57x = 83,249,547.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,249,547.94/11,196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,435.27

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