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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,196.58, 16,797.30 and 3,405.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,196.58, 16,797.30 and 3,405.19 is: 5,108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,196.58 : 16,797.30 = 3,405.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,196.58/16,797.30 = 3,405.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,196.58x = 16,797.30 × 3,405.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,196.58x = 57,197,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,197,955.99/11,196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.52

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