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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,198.64, 16,797.34 and 3,406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,198.64, 16,797.34 and 3,406.84 is: 5,110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,198.64 : 16,797.34 = 3,406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,198.64/16,797.34 = 3,406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,198.64x = 16,797.34 × 3,406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,198.64x = 57,225,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,225,849.81/11,198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.07

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