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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,206.98, 16,806.99 and 3,709.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,206.98, 16,806.99 and 3,709.08 is: 5,562.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,206.98 : 16,806.99 = 3,709.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,206.98/16,806.99 = 3,709.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,206.98x = 16,806.99 × 3,709.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,206.98x = 62,338,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,338,470.47/11,206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.47

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