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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,197.69, 16,793.91 and 4,954.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,197.69, 16,793.91 and 4,954.30 is: 7,430.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,197.69 : 16,793.91 = 4,954.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,197.69/16,793.91 = 4,954.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,197.69x = 16,793.91 × 4,954.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,197.69x = 83,202,068.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,202,068.31/11,197.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.29

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