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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,196.59, 16,797.30 and 3,405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,196.59, 16,797.30 and 3,405.20 is: 5,108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,196.59 : 16,797.30 = 3,405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,196.59/16,797.30 = 3,405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,196.59x = 16,797.30 × 3,405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,196.59x = 57,198,081.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,198,081.97/11,196.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.53

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