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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.59, 16,949.05 and 3,902.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.59, 16,949.05 and 3,902.11 is: 5,854.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.59 : 16,949.05 = 3,902.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.59/16,949.05 = 3,902.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.59x = 16,949.05 × 3,902.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.59x = 66,137,005.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,137,005.37/11,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,854.08

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