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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,197.23, 16,790.98 and 3,404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,197.23, 16,790.98 and 3,404.22 is: 5,104.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,197.23 : 16,790.98 = 3,404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,197.23/16,790.98 = 3,404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,197.23x = 16,790.98 × 3,404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,197.23x = 57,160,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160,189.94/11,197.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.85

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