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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,198.67, 16,797.40 and 3,406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,198.67, 16,797.40 and 3,406.88 is: 5,110.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,198.67 : 16,797.40 = 3,406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,198.67/16,797.40 = 3,406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,198.67x = 16,797.40 × 3,406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,198.67x = 57,226,625.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,226,625.09/11,198.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.13

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