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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,197.84, 16,796.83 and 3,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,197.84, 16,796.83 and 3,406.64 is: 5,109.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,197.84 : 16,796.83 = 3,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,197.84/16,796.83 = 3,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,197.84x = 16,796.83 × 3,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,197.84x = 57,220,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,220,752.95/11,197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,109.98

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