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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.73, 16,947.24 and 3,798.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.73, 16,947.24 and 3,798.28 is: 5,697.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.73 : 16,947.24 = 3,798.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.73/16,947.24 = 3,798.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.73x = 16,947.24 × 3,798.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.73x = 64,370,362.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,370,362.75/11,297.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.64

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