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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,196.77, 16,797.58 and 3,405.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,196.77, 16,797.58 and 3,405.38 is: 5,108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,196.77 : 16,797.58 = 3,405.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,196.77/16,797.58 = 3,405.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,196.77x = 16,797.58 × 3,405.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,196.77x = 57,202,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,202,050.48/11,196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.80

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