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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,198.34, 16,797.58 and 3,407.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,198.34, 16,797.58 and 3,407.14 is: 5,110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,198.34 : 16,797.58 = 3,407.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,198.34/16,797.58 = 3,407.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,198.34x = 16,797.58 × 3,407.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,198.34x = 57,231,706.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,231,706.72/11,198.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.73

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