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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.98, 16,949.24 and 3,902.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.98, 16,949.24 and 3,902.71 is: 5,854.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.98 : 16,949.24 = 3,902.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.98/16,949.24 = 3,902.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.98x = 16,949.24 × 3,902.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.98x = 66,147,968.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,147,968.44/11,297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,854.85

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