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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.23, 16,948.11 and 3,901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.23, 16,948.11 and 3,901.96 is: 5,853.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.23 : 16,948.11 = 3,901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.23/16,948.11 = 3,901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.23x = 16,948.11 × 3,901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.23x = 66,130,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,130,847.30/11,297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.72

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