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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,199.36, 16,798.72 and 2,879.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,199.36, 16,798.72 and 2,879.04 is: 4,318.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,199.36 : 16,798.72 = 2,879.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,199.36/16,798.72 = 2,879.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,199.36x = 16,798.72 × 2,879.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,199.36x = 48,364,186.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,364,186.83/11,199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.48

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