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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,198.03, 16,796.41 and 3,406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,198.03, 16,796.41 and 3,406.23 is: 5,109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,198.03 : 16,796.41 = 3,406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,198.03/16,796.41 = 3,406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,198.03x = 16,796.41 × 3,406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,198.03x = 57,212,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,212,427.12/11,198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,109.15

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