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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,199.83, 16,801.97 and 3,302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,199.83, 16,801.97 and 3,302.48 is: 4,954.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,199.83 : 16,801.97 = 3,302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,199.83/16,801.97 = 3,302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,199.83x = 16,801.97 × 3,302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,199.83x = 55,488,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,488,232.94/11,199.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.38

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