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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,197.82, 16,797.66 and 3,406.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,197.82, 16,797.66 and 3,406.70 is: 5,110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,197.82 : 16,797.66 = 3,406.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,197.82/16,797.66 = 3,406.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,197.82x = 16,797.66 × 3,406.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,197.82x = 57,224,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,224,588.32/11,197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.33

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