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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,296.83, 16,947.93 and 3,901.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,296.83, 16,947.93 and 3,901.35 is: 5,852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,296.83 : 16,947.93 = 3,901.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,296.83/16,947.93 = 3,901.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,296.83x = 16,947.93 × 3,901.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,296.83x = 66,119,806.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,119,806.71/11,296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.95

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