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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,196.60, 16,794.90 and 3,405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,196.60, 16,794.90 and 3,405.40 is: 5,108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,196.60 : 16,794.90 = 3,405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,196.60/16,794.90 = 3,405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,196.60x = 16,794.90 × 3,405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,196.60x = 57,193,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,193,352.46/11,196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.10

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